Question

A nurse is caring for four patients on a med/surg floor of a hospital. Based on what the nurse knows about risk factors for sensory and/or perceptual alterations, which of these patients would *least* likely be at risk of potentially developing this problem?

Accepted Answer

an elderly patient who is recovering from a hysterectomy whose pain is well controlled

Answer

an adult admitted for overnight observation following a mild head trauma related to a motor vehicle accident

Answer

a blind adult recovering from a laparoscopic cholecystectomy whose pain is well controlled

Answer

an adult with a number of traumatic burn injuries that have been surgically debrided and whose pain is poorly controlled

Question 16 - Psychosocial Integrity Practice Test for the NCLEX-RN Exam