A teenager with a chronic medical condition requiring frequent hospitalizations has the nursing diagnosis of impaired self-esteem. Which action by the adolescent best indicates that outcomes for this diagnosis have been met?
A.
Complies politely with hospital rules and routines
B.
Makes choices as to when to bathe or eat meals
C.
States understanding of the need for hospitalization
D.
Uses social media sites to maintain contact with peers
Question 2
The parents of a chronically ill child confide in the nurse that they are increasingly frustrated with the ill child's younger sibling, who has become very negative toward the ill child and occasionally even hostile.
What response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A.
She is too young to understand; you just have to wait for this phase to pass.
B.
This is really common, unfortunately; the best you can do is to ignore the behavior.
C.
This is a common reaction by siblings; can she help you with your other child?
D.
You need to spend more time with the younger child so she doesn't feel left out.
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