Human behavior changes with the situation they are faced with and one-person actions have a very huge impact on how those around them react in the same situation. How well do you understand the psychosocial needs of those around you and how to advice others dealing with the issues? Take the quiz below to find out.
Risk for situational low self-esteem
Unilateral neglect
Social isolation
Risk for loneliness
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Change jobs.
Take stress-management classes.
Take stress-management classes.
Leave work at work.
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I'll leave you alone for awhile until you feel better.
Don't cry. It doesn't look as bad as you think.
Try covering your face with a little make-up. The discoloration will be hardly noticeable.
I know you're upset; your skin will return to its normal color as you get well.
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Denial and isolation
Depression
Anger
Bargaining
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I'll bring you a sedative to calm you down.
I'll sit here with you for a while. Would it help you to talk about it?
Don't worry. I'm sure everything will be OK if you just give it time.
You probably should have had surgery sooner so the tumor could have been caught earlier.
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Are you worried about your surgery tomorrow?
Would you like me to call a chaplain to talk with you about any concerns you may have about surgery?
You seem worried about something. Would it help to talk about it?
It isn't unusual to worry about surgery. If you'd like, I'll ask the physician for something to help you sleep.
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We have special equipment to monitor you and your problem.
Don't worry. We know what we're doing, and you aren't going to die.
Why do you think you're going to die?
Oh no! You're doing quite well considering your condition.
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Playing soft or soothing music
Encouraging the client to be less active during the day
Serving the client a cup of coffee and a snack in the evening
Increasing the client's activity 2 hours before bedtime
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You're doing fine.
What is your biggest concern right now?
Give it some time and you'll be OK.
You don't believe you're doing well?
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They guide the client's treatment in certain health care situations.
They can't provide do-not-resuscitate (DNR) orders for clients with terminal illnesses.
They allow physicians to make decisions about treatment.
They permit physicians to give verbal DNR orders.
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Don't you realize that resistance can develop if you don't take your medications properly?
You must take your medication as instructed. Do you need supervision?
Why aren't you taking your medications? Don't you want to get better?
Taking several medications can be difficult. Tell me about the difficulties you're having.
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Agree with the client's friend.
Tell the client's friend that there's nothing he can do.
State that she understands how he must feel.
Ask the client's friend if he'd like to help with comfort measures.
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Anxiety
Disturbed body image
Ineffective sexuality patterns
Ineffective coping
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Activity intolerance
Complicated grieving
Ineffective role performance
Impaired physical mobility
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State that she'll come back another time.
Ask the client if he's having pain or discomfort.
Tell the client that she needs to perform an assessment.
Sit down with the client and ask if he'd like to talk about anything.
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Disturbed body image
Activity intolerance
Complicated grieving
Anxiety
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Your physician can tell you more about that.
Most women your age have some kind of breast problem.
We won't know for sure until you undergo some tests.
You sound concerned about what the physicians will tell you.
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You're wondering whether you've made the right decision about your treatment.
Many people beat cancer. You need to keep a positive attitude.
Colon cancer can now be cured in many cases. Let's hope you'll be one of the lucky ones.
Everyone who has cancer worries, but you have every reason to be hopeful.
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Encouraging the client to suppress his feelings regarding obesity
Reinforcing the client's concerns about his physical appearance
Communicating with the client in an abrupt, forceful manner
Teaching the client alternative ways to lose weight
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Asking the client's name, where he lives, and what time it is.
Asking the client to repeat a series of three digits spoken slowly.
Pointing to common objects and asking the client to name them.
Using the Glasgow Coma Scale and computing the score.
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I've seen clients in your situation who have lived almost 20 years.
It must be hard to hear that prognosis. Would it help you to talk to me or the chaplain?
This might be a good time to think about an advance directive in case you run into problems while you're here.
Those are just numbers. You have to live each day fully and not worry about dying.
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Everyone who is admitted to this facility must sign this. We need to know what we should do in case something unexpected happens.
I hate talking about this because it may upset you. Federal law requires your wife to sign this and there is nothing we can do about that.
We make sure our clients know they have the right to specify advance directives and appoint someone to speak for them.
Hospital policy requires us to have your wife sign this. That doesn't mean that we expect anything to go wrong.
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Obtaining an order for sedation
Limiting visitors to 15 minutes per day
Encouraging the client to verbalize feelings
Reinforcing the client's responsibility to the family
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My name is Mary and I'm your nurse for today.
I'm sorry. I was busy with another client.
You seem upset this morning.
You've had your light on for 20 minutes?
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Consider that nonverbal cues, such as eye contact, may have different meanings in different cultures.
Respect the client's cultural beliefs.
Ask the client if he has cultural or religious requirements that should be considered in his care.
Explain the nurse's beliefs so that the client will understand the differences.
Understand that all cultures experience pain in the same way.
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Generativity.
Ego integrity.
Ego identity.
Industry.
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Don't worry. You'll probably live longer than I will.
I'm sure a cure will be found soon.
You seem upset. Let's talk about something happy.
Would you like to talk about this?
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Most people your age develop some type of colon problem.
Your physician can discuss this in more detail.
You sound concerned about what's happening.
You'll have to have some tests before the physician can rule out cancer.
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Denial
Depression
Anger
Bargaining
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Tell the client that his spouse is probably under a lot of stress.
Instruct the client to stop pounding on the overbed table.
Call facility security to control the situation.
Use the call system to request assistance.
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Some clients write living wills indicating their end-of-life preferences.
The law says you must write a new living will each time you're admitted to the hospital.
You could designate someone to make end-of-life decisions when you can't make them yourself.
Some people tell their physicians they don't want to have cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
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A nurse is caring for a client who has had an above-the-knee amputation. The client refuses to look at the stump. When the nurse attempts to speak with the client about his surgery, he tells her that he doesn't wish to discuss it. The client refuses to allow his family to visit. The nursing diagnosis that best describes the client's problem is:
Powerlessness.
Disturbed body image.
Fear.
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Age
Previous coping skills
Self-esteem
Perception of the problem
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To determine whether the client is psychologically ready for surgery
To express concerns to the client about the surgery
To reduce the risk of postoperative complications
To explain the risks associated with the surgery and obtain informed consent
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Discussing the client's concern with her husband
Referring the client to a psychiatrist
Inviting a client who has had a similar experience to speak with this client
Referring the client to a sex therapist
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Unplanned
Situational
Maturational
Physiologic
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Reread the Patient's Bill of Rights to the client.
Call the client's spouse to discuss the client's statements.
Tell the client that he can receive adequate pain relief only in the hospital.
Explain that an advance directive can express the client's wishes.
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The client has perceptions based on reality.
The client assumes responsibility for actions.
The client generates new levels of awareness.
The client demonstrates maximum ability to solve problems and learn new skills.
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Inadequate diet
Divorce
Job promotion
Adopting a child
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Tell the client that family members and significant others can't visit but may telephone at any time.
Gently explain that the client's movements must be limited while he's in the isolation room.
Describe why the client is in isolation and what will occur there, and reassure the client.
Tell the client to bring whatever personal items he wants into the isolation unit.
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Living will
Advance directive
Affidavit
Clinical practice guideline
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Banning personal belongings from the bedside
Involving the family and the client in planning care
Providing detailed explanations of the client's conditions and treatment
Allowing the family to visit only when the client asks to see them
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Assault.
Slander.
Battery.
Libel.
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Keep your chin up. Things will look better tomorrow.
You're making great progress. A week ago, you couldn't even get out of bed.
Why are you feeling so down today? This isn't like you.
You sound really discouraged today.
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There is no way to know whether you have cancer until the surgeon performs a biopsy.
It isn't unusual for a man your age to have an enlarged prostate. Try not to worry.
It's important to keep a positive attitude. There is a good chance you don't have cancer.
You think you have cancer?
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Clarification.
Reflection.
Restating.
Self-disclosure.
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Depression.
Altered long-term memory.
Decreased level of consciousness (LOC).
Stress of an unfamiliar situation.
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Height and weight
Blood pressure
Previous problem-solving strategies
Pulse rate
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