A patient admitted to the hospital after a motorcycle crash that has left him paralyzed from the waist down tells the nurse he has feelings of helplessness and hopelessness. What other feelings may the patient have that should be recognized?
a. Isolation
b. Suicidal ideation
c. Fear
d. Anger
ANS: B
Hopelessness and helplessness can lead to possible thoughts of suicide.
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A 60-year-old male patient has been treated for pneumonia for the past 6 weeks. He is seen today in the clinic for an "unexplained" weight loss of 10 pounds over the last 6 weeks. The nurse knows that:
a. Weight loss is probably the result of unhealthy eating habits. b. Chronic diseases such as hypertension cause weight loss. c. Unexplained weight loss often accompanies short-term illnesses. d. Weight loss is probably the result of a mental health dysfunction.
This is an example of a negative correlation: As daily sodium intake increased, blood pressure readings got higher
A) True B) False
Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic view of depression involved the superego punishing the ego for not living up to the superego's expectations, resulting in which of the following conditions ultimately causing depression?
a. overwhelming grief b. anger turned inward c. low self-esteem d. sexual repression
To make sure you give the right care to the right person, you need to:
a. Follow the person's care plan b. Identify the person before giving care c. Check the label on the person's clothing d. Check the MSDS