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The nurse is gathering objective information about a client demonstrating depression. What should the nurse note about this client?
 
  1. The client admits to loneliness.
  2. The client walks erect with a bounce.
  3. The client is wearing clean, pressed clothes.
  4. The client walks with a shuffling gait.

Question 2

The nurse is collecting subjective information about a client's self-esteem. Which question should the nurse use to make this assessment?
 
  1. What are the most important things in your life?
  2. Are you able to do the things you like to do?
  3. What things would you change about who you are?
  4. What do you like about your body?



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: 4

1. An admission of loneliness by the client is subjective datum.
2. The client who walks erect and bounces is exuding confidence or happiness.
3. The client who is well-dressed cares about appearance, which is a normal, healthy behavior.
4. A shuffling gait is characteristic of a depressed attitude.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 3

1. Asking about the important things in the client's life is assessing the client's identity.
2. Asking the client if he is able to do what he wants to do is assessing role performance.
3. Asking the client what he likes about himself or what he would change is assessing the client's self-esteem.
4. The nurse might inquire about the client's body image by asking what the client likes or dislikes about his body.




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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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