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fahad

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A patient is admitted to the psychiatric hospital for assessment and evaluation. Which assessment finding best indicates that the patient has a mental illness? The patient:
 
  a. describes coping and relaxation strategies used when feeling anxious.
  b. describes mood as consistently sad, discouraged, and hopeless.
  c. can perform tasks attempted within the limits of own abilities.
  d. reports occasional problems with insomnia.

Question 2

A 40-year-old adult living with parents states, I'm happy but I don't socialize much. My work is routine. When new things come up, my boss explains them a few times to make sure I understand.
 
  At home, my parents make decisions for me, and I go along with them. A nurse should identify interventions to improve this patient's:
 
  a. self-concept.
  b. overall happiness.
  c. appraisal of reality.
  d. control over behavior.



mjbamaung

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
A patient who reports having a consistently negative mood is describing a mood alteration. The incorrect options describe mentally healthy behaviors and common problems that do not indicate mental illness.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The patient feels the need for multiple explanations of new tasks at work and, despite being 40 years of age, allows both parents to make all decisions. These behaviors indicate a poorly developed self-concept.



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