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While interviewing a compulsive gambler 45 years of age, the woman blames her loss of job, estrangement from spouse, and lack of friends on destiny. The nurse interprets this information as indicative of which aspect of altered self-concept?
 
  A) Self-care deficit
  B) Self-destructive behavior
  C) Behavioral changes
  D) Anxiety and depression

Question 2

A nurse always addresses clients by the preferred name when entering a client's home or room. What is the nurse facilitating by this action?
 
  A) A sense of self and worth
  B) Reorientation to who they are
  C) Personal strengths
  D) Negative self-concept



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Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
Self-destructive behaviors are addictive, giving immediate gratification only. The client is bound to gambling because of the temporary gratification it provides. She is unable to see the cause-and-effect relationship between her addiction and her current situation due to her self-concept dysfunction. Self-care deficit may manifest as disregard for special diet restriction, refusal to take medication, or missing follow-up appointments. Behavioral changes indicating self-concept dysfunction include lack of interest in activities, inability to make decisions, withdrawal from social situations, isolation, refusal to look in the mirror, refusal to look at an affected body part or discuss a limitation, avoidance of responsibility, show of hostility toward others, refusal to make eye contact, and negative verbalizations about self. Anxiety and depression are psychological manifestations of self-concept dysfunction.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
Clients who are acutely ill are often separated from their personal strengths, but also from real sense of self. One action by the nurse that will help clients maintain a sense of self and worth is by addressing the client by preferred name when entering the home or room.




jjjetplane

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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