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rmenurse

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An adolescent female client continually displays a negative attitude toward everyone she comes into contact with and toward life in general.
 
  Which action should the nurse implement first that will be helpful in assisting this client to develop a more positive attitude? a. Helping the client recognize negative thoughts, emotions, and attitudes
  b. Pointing out every negative behavior that the client displays
  c. Assisting the client to replace negative thoughts by frequently repeating positive statements
  d. Praising positive behavior exhibited by the client

Question 2

The causes of confusion are grouped into five categories known as the five Ds. These categories consist of damage, delirium, dementia, depression, and __________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word



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Answer to Question 1

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The nurse must help the client to identify negative thoughts, emotions, and attitudes before the client can concentrate on changing this behavior. Pointing out every negative behavior would not be therapeutic, and assisting the client to replace negative thoughts and praising positive behavior promote development of a positive attitude but do not constitute the first step.

Answer to Question 2

deprivation
Deprivation refers to sensory deprivation related to poor vision or hearing.




rmenurse

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
:D TYSM


jamesnevil303

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

 

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