The nurse is attending a nursing conference about enhancing ...

[asan beg]

The nurse is attending a nursing conference about enhancing self-concept in relation to professional nursing practice. As the nurse is waiting for the first speaker to begin, she tries to recall what she knows and has read about this subject.
 
  Which of the following would be good for the nurse to keep in mind to enhance her self-concept as a professional nurse?
 
  A) Don't worry about team esteem until your own is good.
  B) Avoid your weaknesses until they become strengths.
  C) Remember past errors so you do not repeat them.
  D) You don't have to know everything to be a good nurse.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a female client 64 years of age who is admitted for knee replacement. As the nurse performs the shift assessment, the client comments,
 
  I wouldn't mind getting old if it were not for the physical losses, like the wrinkles, all the drooping, and the wearing out of everything. People like to be around youthful, beautiful men and women; I feel so unattractive. Is the client correct about how society views older people? In general, which of the following does society emphasize and reward? Choose all that apply.
 
  A) Wisdom for sharing
  B) Youthfulness
  C) Mentoring the inexperienced
  D) Health and fitness
  E) Physical attractiveness

[Kedrick2014]

Answer to Question 1

Ans: D
Dispel the myth that it is necessary to know all there is to know about nursing to be a good nurse. At no one point in time does any nurse ever have it all together. Take errors seriously but do not dwell on them; accentuate the positive. Do not avoid your weaknesses until they become stronger; they won't improve without hard work on your part. Work to develop team self-esteem. A basic interpersonal principle that seems to work well in practice is to offer to others what you want yourself.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B, D, E
Society encourages a kind of denial of the eventuality of aging, chronic illness, and the necessity to integrate crisis and change throughout each person's lifetime. Society emphasizes and rewards youth, health, and narrow norms for physical attractiveness while devaluing seniors, those with chronic illness, and those whose appearance does not correspond to movie-star standards. Wisdom with the ability to mentor the inexperienced is important, but not as valued by society as physical attractiveness.

[asan beg]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[Sarahjh]

Gracias!