Question

Discuss how elimination complexities can affect the lives of patients and their families. Discuss the nurse's role in supporting the patient's psychological and emotional needs. Provide an example.

Answer 1

Ans) The inability to control elimination is not identified as a primary concern of critically ill patients.

- Lack of family support is not identified as a primary concern of critically ill patients.
- Hunger is not identified as a primary concern of critically ill patients.
- Altered ability to communicate is identified as a primary concern of critically ill patients.

- If you have the trust of your patients, the likelihood that they will communicate openly about their symptoms and follow instructions to expedite their recovery is heightened. When nurses understand the behavior of their patients and provide them with emotional support, such relationships are fostered. Your training in psychology can serve you well in this capacity.

The link between psychology and nursing cannot be overemphasized because of the association between mental and physical health.

- Case in point: Stressful feelings can raise blood pressure, and depression can cause insomnia. In light of this strong connection, psychology will play a vital role in your work as a nurse.