Practice Question
Which type of loss is illustrated when a young adult loses a limb from diabetes and is very upset about it?
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Correct Answer:
Actual
Rationale:
🦵 An actual loss refers to a tangible, visible loss that can be recognized and verified by others, such as the loss of a limb, body function, loved one, or personal possession.
🦵 In this case, the young adult has physically lost a limb due to diabetes, making it an observable and measurable loss that directly impacts the person’s body image and daily functioning.
🦵 This type of loss often triggers grief, emotional distress, and adjustment challenges, as the individual copes with both the physical change and its psychological implications.
🦵 The nurse’s role involves offering empathetic support, promoting adaptive coping mechanisms, and connecting the client to rehabilitation and counseling resources to aid in recovery and adjustment.
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN HESI Exams
- Domain: Fundamentals of Nursing
- Answer Choices: 5