A factory abruptly closes; workers receive no warning and no explanation. An office worker tells the factory nurse, who is standing by to assist overwhelmed employees: "I do not know what to do
How will I get another job? Who will pay the bills? How will I get money to feed my kids? What will we do?" Which nursing diagnosis best fits this presentation? a. Hopelessness
b. Powerlessness
c. Chronic low self-esteem
d. Disturbed thought processes
B
The patient describes feelings of lack of control over events in his life. No direct mention is made indicating hopelessness or chronic low self-esteem, and the patient's thought processes are not shown to be altered at this point.
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What enables the nurse to provide spiritual care to patients?
A) Knowledge of the religious beliefs of most patients B) Acknowledgment of personal values and beliefs C) Appreciation of various religious practices D) Recognition of the relationship of spirituality to physical and mental health
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a. their emotions c. their interaction with peers b. the treatments d. their success in academics
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A) Nursing student B) Nursing assistant C) Unit secretary D) Licensed nurse