The staff development instructor, planning self-concept ...

[LCritchfi]

The staff development instructor, planning self-concept development classes for staff nurses, is going to include information to improve the nurses' self-concept along with information to use with clients. Why is the information for nurses important?
 
  1. The nurse's self-concept is more important than the client's.
  2. Poor self-concept is the number-one reason for nursing burnout.
  3. Nurses with positive self-concept are better able to help clients.
  4. Nurses with poor self-concept are more likely to make errors.

Question 2

Which assessment findings would the nurse interpret as being possible signs of sensory overload in a hospitalized client?
 
  1. Sleeplessness.
  2. Anxiety.
  3. Apathy.
  4. Racing thoughts.
  5. Somatic complaints.

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: The nurse's self-concept is not more important than the client's, but it is of equal importance in the nurse-client relationship.
Rationale 2: There is no evidence that nurses with poor self-concept burn out earlier than nurses with good self-concept.
Rationale 3: Nurses who have positive self-concept are better prepared to assist clients with their own understanding of needs, desires, feelings, and conflicts.
Rationale 4: There is no evidence that nurses with poor self-concept make more errors than nurses with good self-concept.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1,2,4
Rationale 1: Sleeplessness is an indication of sensory overload.
Rationale 2: Anxiety is an indication of sensory overload.
Rationale 3: Apathy is associated with sensory deprivation.
Rationale 4: Racing thoughts are an indication of sensory overload.
Rationale 5: Somatic complaints are an indication of sensory deprivation.

[LCritchfi]

Gracias!

[scottmt]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it