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dbose

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on: Jul 19, 2018
A nurse is working with a patient who has been diagnosed with a somatoform disorder. The patient asks, My last tests didn't show anything. When will I have more diagnostic testing? Which nursing response would be most therapeutic?
 
  a. You are resisting the idea that you do not have a physical illness..
  b. No more tests will be ordered. Your health maintenance organization (HMO) won't pay for repeating any tests..
  c. We think you need a rest from all the testing. We'll consider more tests at a later time..
  d. Since the tests were all negative, we will focus next on evaluating the role of stress in your life..

Question 2

Which family problem is BEST approached by viewing the family as a component of society?
 
  a. parents having marital difficulties
  b. poor mother-infant interaction
  c. a client's lithium toxicity
  d. a family member's drug abuse


CharlieArnold

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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This approach acknowledges the reality of the patient's symptoms and suggests the possibility of stress as a contributing factor.

Answer to Question 2

D
If a family member abuses drugs, the best approach is to view the family as a component of society. Some of society's major problems include youth drug addiction and violence. Problems such as drug addiction are then viewed from a public health perspective and societal perspective.


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