Author Question: A client has just learned of a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus. The client is anxious about ... (Read 129 times)

jwb375 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A client has just learned of a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus. The client is anxious about the diagnosis. Which of the following should the nurse assess regarding this client's ability to cope with the new problem? (Select all that apply.)

1. How do you typically handle problems in your life?
2. What helps you when you feel tense?
3. Are you still actively employed?
4. Who do you talk with when you have a problem?
5. Do you take drugs or alcohol when stressed?
6. Who is your health insurance carrier?

Question 2

A client is reviewing a videotape without the assistance of the nurse for instruction. The type of teaching strategy this client is using is considered:

1. demonstration.
2. slides.
3. programmed instruction.
4. discussion.

JaynaD87 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1, 2, 4, 5
When clients are coping with a stressful situation, the nurse should assess the client by asking the following questions: Do you take drugs or alcohol in response to stress? Who is most helpful when you need to talk about problems? When crises or problems occur in your life, how do you handle them? What helps you when you feel stressed? Asking about employment and the name of the client's health insurance carrier will not explain how the client copes with new problems or stress.

Answer to Question 2

3
Programmed instruction is often referred to as canned presentation and is intended for use without the nurse. Demonstration, slides, and discussion require a nurse to be present.