The nurse overhears a client tell her spouse that she realizes that she did not finish what she needed to do at home and she is sorry to put so much on him to do
In addition to this client's reason for hospitalization, the nurse realizes this client is at risk for developing: 1. Heart disease.
2. Depression.
3. Musculoskeletal disorder.
4. Diabetes.
2. Depression.
Rationale:
People who are unusually sensitive to failure to achieve their goals are said to have self-critical traits. These cognitive–personality features increase the likelihood that stressors will lead to depression. There is not enough information to determine if the client will develop heart disease, a musculoskeletal disorder, or diabetes.
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