Question

what are the Etiology and Rationale for this nursing diagnosis: Deficient Knowledge r/t Cognitive and physical limitation and complexity of treatment

Answer 1

The etiology and rationale are

• Initiation of any new treatment for the patient (patient will always have a doubt and will have no knowledge regarding the new treatment options until explained) They generally show an hesitation and express fear if they encounter it for the first time
• In patient admission (patient who are admitted for the first time exhibit a tension and anxiety in advance of what will be done during this period)
• Diagnosis of medical conditions (any chronic or acute condition when diagnosed needed to be explained to make their mind prepared and for proceeding further)
• When the treatment is very complicated(for instance certain surgical procedures cannot be explained in detail in order to avoid fear of the procedure when it can actually be beneficence to the patient)
• Lack of trust and hope on the healthcare professionals which can limit them from understanding and accepting the treatment even when it is explained