Question

28. Ms.Jimenez is a 27-year-old first-time mother who developed mastitis in the weeks following the birth of her infant. She was prescribed antibiotics and has informed the nurse that her symptoms of breast pain, redness, and swelling ceased 2 days after she began antibiotic therapy. As a result, Ms.Jimenez stopped taking her antiobiotics and did not complete the ordered course. What nursing diagnoses should the nurse identify when planning health education for Ms.Jimenez? Select all that apply.

A. Deficient knowledge

B. Ineffective therapeutic regimen managment

C. Ineffective coping

D. Health-seeking behaviors

E. Impaired adjustment

Answer 1

The first nursing diagnosis for this patient

1. Ineffective therapeutic regimen management - (this is why because the patient discontinued the treatment course by herself as she get relief from the symptoms. And it is not suggestive after starting an antibiotic course. If doctor asks to start antibiotic therapy, the patient should have to complete the full course even after the symptoms subsides then only the treatment become more effective. Otherwise it may cause return of symptoms.)
2. Deficient knowledge- ( the patient discontinued the course because she is not aware about the complications of discontinuation)