Which nursing diagnosis would be most appropriate for an ...

[madam-professor]

Which nursing diagnosis would be most appropriate for an adolescent client suffering from test anxiety who was continually told by her mother that she was inferior to her siblings and could never amount to anything?
 
  a. Noncompliance
  b. Denial, ineffective
  c. Self-esteem disturbance, situational low/chronic low
  d. Violence, risk for other-directed

Question 2

Which conditions most commonly place older adults at risk for overdose from medications and severe reactions? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Depression
  b. Higher rate of metabolism
  c. Interaction with other medications
  d. Problems with sight and memory

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Answer to Question 1

C
Emotional abuse involves rejection, criticism, terrorizing, and isolation. The result is low self- esteem, in which the adolescent doubts her abilities. The adolescent in this case is not in denial, or demonstrating behaviors that would alert the nurse to a violent nature. Noncompliance is not an issue in this case.

Answer to Question 2

C, D
Older adults often are taking numerous medications prescribed by several specialists, and sight and memory can cause errors in taking medications. Depression is not a common cause of overdose, and metabolism is usually slower in this age group.