you are caring for a 43 year o
you are caring for a 43 year old man who has an infected legwound following a hiking accident. He is to keep his leg elevatedand is under contact precautions.He has recently retired from themilitary and has just moved to the area.How would you help meet hispsychological needs?
Answer:
Patient may be depressed about direct physical symptoms causedby the infections wound such as pain and indirectly through thelimitations on activities, work capacity, social activity andpersonal hygiene.
Provide psychological support and correct instructions andguidelines to take care of wound.
Tell him to be calm and courageous and it’s easy for him as hewas a military man.
Instruct the patient that the psychological stress can affectthe healing process .So instructions to be mentally active.
Spend more time with family members and friends. .Think aboutthe military stories and discuss it with other members.
Engage in more divertional activities such as reading books,listening to music etc.
Engage in small activities to avoid bordom .
Watch movies or documentaries etc.
Be a member in social support groups online, talking to thepeople with similar problems and recovered will help to reduceanxiety and stress .
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