Question

Think about each of the following situations, then explaiń each patient's behavior.

a. Mrs. M. has a private room. Her gown appears very expensive and there are luxury cosmetic items on her dresser. She is hospitalized for diagnostic purposes. After the second day, she appears to lack interest in grooming. Her hair is uncombed and she has not applied any make-up.
b. Johnny is admitted through the clinic for a tonsillectomy. When the phlebotomist tries to draw a blood sample, Johnny kicks and screams.

Answer 1

When an individual is suffering from any disease or visit to the hospital generally are in some type of stress and the hospital itself is a place makes clients or patients stressed. Patients require support from their loved ones and healthcare professionals or doctors in order to overcome and remain calm and positive attitude towards the disease.

Lack of positivity or more stress can result in ineffective coping because of an inadequate level of confidence in the ability to overcome. This can be seen as a loss of interest or poor self care.

1b. This client is anxious about the surgery because of a lack of knowledge about the treatment, and self care and discharge needs that cause a client to exhibit inappropriate, exaggerated behavior.