Question

Discussion Topics, Mohr

Chapter 39, Clients With Medical Illnesses

Discussion Topics	Learning Objective
1. While working in a hospital, you have a patient admitted to the floor that is displaying signs of psychological disturbance. Would you feel differently about a client who has a psychological disturbance secondary to a medical condition compared to a client that does not have a medical condition? Would you care for these two clients any differently? Think of a time when you or a family member has been diagnosed with a medical condition. What type of psychological affects did this diagnosis have on you or your family member?	1
2. Martin was hospitalized after experiencing severe chest pain that radiated to his left arm. He was diagnosed as having had a myocardial infarction. What reactions may occur in clients who have cardiovascular illness? What factors may contribute to psychological problems in cardiac clients?	4, 5
3. Rachel is a 25-year-old woman has been married for the past two years. She and her husband have decided to have children, but Rachel began having menstrual problems. After seeing a doctor, Rachel was diagnosed with uterine cancer. What reactions may occur in clients diagnosed with cancer? After treatment, Rachel learns that she cannot have children. What kind of psychological impact can infertility have?	4

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