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craiczarry

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A nurse taking the history of a patient diagnosed with depression discovers that the patient has a number of life strains and daily hassles.
 
  The patient and patient's spouse argue frequently, the teenage children in the family are rebellious, and there is seldom enough money to meet all the bills. In what way is this information relevant? a. Negative life events are more likely to negatively affect physical health than mental health.
  b. Daily hassles are a source of considerable stress and may affect mood more than major misfortunes.
  c. Life strains associated with the work role are most predictive of the development of major depression.
  d. Stressful life events are largely overrated as precipitating stressors that lead to the onset of symptoms.

Question 2

A nurse understands the importance of establishing an effective nurseclient relationship when initiating care. Which are characteristics of a therapeutic nurseclient relationship? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Meeting the psychological needs of the nurse and the client
  B) Ensuring therapeutic termination
  C) Promoting client insight into problematic behavior
  D) Collaborating on a set of goals



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abro1885

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Answer to Question 1

B
Research suggests that daily hassles may be better predictors of psychological and physical health than major life events. The more frequent and intense the hassles people reported, the poorer was their overall mental and physical health.

Answer to Question 2

B, C, D




craiczarry

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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