Two clients are roommates on an inpatient psychiatric unit. At ...

[corkyiscool3328]

Two clients are roommates on an inpatient psychiatric unit. At breakfast, client A, who had been missing her gold locket, notices client B wearing it.
 
  Which should a nurse recognize as a nonassertive or passive behavioral response from client A? A. Client A ignores the situation.
  B. Client A discusses the situation with her nurse and develops a plan of action.
  C. Client A immediately approaches client B and pulls the necklace off her neck.
  D. Client A offers to wash client B's clothes and accidentally spills bleach in the water.

Question 2

A client has continual problematic relationships and rejects others before possibly being rejected. The client states, I am afraid of failing in my job responsibilities.
 
   Which correctly written nursing diagnosis should be prioritized for this client? A. Poor self-esteem R/T negative self-image AEB fear of failure
  B. Altered thought processes R/T anxiety AEB delusions
  C. Role confusion R/T rejection and poor job productivity
  D. High risk for violence: self-directed R/T rejection of others

[jsm54321]

Answer to Question 1

A
By ignoring the situation, client A avoids conflict, denies her feelings, and does not assertively resolve the problem. This is an example of nonassertive behavior.

Answer to Question 2

A
Individuals with low self-esteem perceive themselves to be incompetent, unlovable, insecure, and unworthy. A correctly written actual nursing diagnosis must have a related to (R/T) and an evidenced by (AEB) statement. A risk for nursing diagnosis does not contain an AEB statement because the problem has not yet occurred.

[corkyiscool3328]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[scottmt]

Gracias!