Exam 13: Psychosocial Health Illness

The nurse is assessing a patient for depression. Which sets of behavioral symptoms may indicate depression to the nurse?

The nurse is providing care for a client newly diagnosed with anxiety. Which outcome is most realistic and appropriate in planning care for this client?

The nurse is updating the plan of care for a patient scheduled to undergo a mastectomy for breast cancer. Which nursing diagnosis does the nurse anticipate in expectation of the body changes associated with the upcoming surgery?

A client is admitted to the psychiatric unit of a local hospital. During the nursing assessment, the nurse finds the client poorly groomed, wearing dirty clothes, and tearful, and the client reports weight loss with poor appetite. The nurse formulates a nursing diagnosis of Depressed Mood. Which are the most appropriate nursing outcomes for this client? Select all that apply.

Which nursing intervention specifically helps reduce a patient's anxiety?

The nurse is developing a plan of care for a patient who has been admitted with a serious acute illness, which is likely to continue long term. The patient is the parent of three small children. The nurse writes the following intervention: "Facilitate communication between patient and significant other regarding the sharing of responsibilities to accommodate changes brought on by illness." Which purpose does this intervention address?

A female client tells the nurse, "I see how people look at me with my crooked back and short leg. No one has to tell me that I'm not pretty." Which conclusion does the nurse draw from the client's statements?

The nurse is providing care for a group of patients in an acute care setting. Which comment by one of the patients demonstrates an internal locus of control?

Which assessment findings might suggest that the patient has low self-esteem and requires more in-depth assessment? Select all that apply.

The nurse is seeing a home-care client with a history of mental illness. The client is home after undergoing a mastectomy for breast cancer, which requires regular dressing changes. The client states, "Every time I have a nurse come here, they do this dressing differently. I can't seem to have a nurse that does it right." Which is the best response by the nurse?

A patient who lost their job last month has now been told that the patient's spouse wants a divorce. The patient states, "I know I don't have much to offer a spouse who wants more from life, and now I'm not even bringing home any money." Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate for the patient?

The nurse understands that which is the best description of personal identity?

The school nurse at the elementary school is preparing a presentation for parents on promoting self-esteem in children. Which are some self-esteem promotion strategies the nurse will teach at the presentation? Select all that apply.

The nurse is providing care for a patient diagnosed with clinical depression. Which statement by the nurse is best when communicating with this patient?

There are many theories and treatments for depression. Based on current research, which is considered to be the most effective treatment for serious depression?

A patient undergoing fertility treatments for the past 9 months learns that despite in vitro fertilization she still is not pregnant. This patient is at risk for experiencing a crisis in which component of self-concept?

The nurse is providing care for a patient admitted with severe depression and identifies a nursing diagnosis of Hopelessness on the patient's plan of care. Which outcome is appropriate for this diagnosis?

A client is at the clinic and tells the nurse, "I was taking my blood pressure medications and watching my diet, but that didn't help my blood pressure. So now I have stopped the medication and will just eat whatever I want." Which is the most appropriate nursing diagnosis for this client?