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mrsjacobs44

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The wife of a 70-year-old man is concerned that her husband refuses to participate in any activities with her since his retirement 2 years ago. He is often short tempered and sees any type of hobby as a waste of time.
 
   Which intervention or activity would help him enhance his feelings of self worth? a. Begin taking antidepressant medication.
  b. Move with his wife to an assisted living community.
  c. Get involved in a retired businessmen's group providing assistance to new companies.
  d. Taking up a less strenuous activity to decrease stress and information overload.

Question 2

A male client who has a diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is seen in the emergency room with complaints of chest pain, shortness of breath, and inability to concentrate, along with feelings of overwhelming anxiety.
 
  The nurse uses Maslow's theory to triage the client's complaints, knowing that which complaint must be addressed first? a. Inability to concentrate
  b. Shortness of breath
  c. Overwhelming anxiety
  d. Chest pain


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jamesnevil303

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

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Threats to the stability of one's lifestyle (such as change in employment) can lead to changes in self-concept, as it affects personal identity, self-esteem, and role performance. An activity that allows the person to adapt to change and regain a sense of self-esteem and self-worth will accomplish this. Taking antidepressants, moving to an assisted living community, and taking up a less strenuous mental and physical activity do not provide the same degree of expression of self-concept.

Answer to Question 2

B
According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, the nurse first must address shortness of breath, followed by chest pain, then feelings of overwhelming anxiety and inability to concentrate. Even though, based on his diagnostic history, this client may be having a panic attack; the nurse cannot ignore basic needs that are not being met first.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Excellent

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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