The population health nurse is concerned that a client is at risk ...

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The population health nurse is concerned that a client is at risk for developing a mental health disorder. Which psychological risk factors did the nurse assess to make this clinical determination? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Ninth grade education.
  2. Short-tempered with staff.
  3. Critical of health care workers.
  4. Recently lost both parents to death.
  5. Employed as a food service worker.

Question 2

The population health nurse is helping a client develop psychological flexibility. What actions should the nurse take to help this client? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Mindfulness.
  2. Develop coping skills.
  3. Support effective parenting.
  4. Attend programs outside of the home.
  5. Acceptance and commitment therapy.

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: 1, 2, 3, 4
Explanation: 1. Personality traits, difficult temperament, experience of stressful life events, and below-average intelligence are some of the psychological factors that have been associated with the development of mental health problems. People who are excessively critical or who have difficult temperaments may alienate others, receiving less social support for dealing with everyday sources of stress. Employment status does not increase a person's risk for developing a mental health disorder.
2. Personality traits, difficult temperament, experience of stressful life events, and below-average intelligence are some of the psychological factors that have been associated with the development of mental health problems. People who are excessively critical or who have difficult temperaments may alienate others, receiving less social support for dealing with everyday sources of stress. Employment status does not increase a person's risk for developing a mental health disorder.
3. Personality traits, difficult temperament, experience of stressful life events, and below-average intelligence are some of the psychological factors that have been associated with the development of mental health problems. People who are excessively critical or who have difficult temperaments may alienate others, receiving less social support for dealing with everyday sources of stress. Employment status does not increase a person's risk for developing a mental health disorder.
4. Personality traits, difficult temperament, experience of stressful life events, and below-average intelligence are some of the psychological factors that have been associated with the development of mental health problems. People who are excessively critical or who have difficult temperaments may alienate others, receiving less social support for dealing with everyday sources of stress. Employment status does not increase a person's risk for developing a mental health disorder.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 1, 5
Explanation: 1. Psychological flexibility involves an attitude of acceptance of negative experiences, rather than attempting to avoid or control them, and engaging in behavior based on personal values. Two approaches can be used to increase psychological flexibility: acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and mindfulness. ACT involves learning to detach oneself from negative experiences and focus on behaviors that support personal values. Mindfulness involves awareness of and attention to experiences as they occur in a nonjudgmental and accepting way. The development of coping skills helps with resiliency. Strategies to promote mental health in young children include support for effective parenting and child care programs outside the home.
5. Psychological flexibility involves an attitude of acceptance of negative experiences, rather than attempting to avoid or control them, and engaging in behavior based on personal values. Two approaches can be used to increase psychological flexibility: acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and mindfulness. ACT involves learning to detach oneself from negative experiences and focus on behaviors that support personal values. Mindfulness involves awareness of and attention to experiences as they occur in a nonjudgmental and accepting way. The development of coping skills helps with resiliency. Strategies to promote mental health in young children include support for effective parenting and child care programs outside the home.