Author Question: What actions by the nurse would help a patient who is experiencing a loss of self-control? (Select ... (Read 71 times)

ghost! · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

What actions by the nurse would help a patient who is experiencing a loss of self-control? (Select all that apply.)

a. Allowing the patient to make choices whenever possible
b. Assisting the patient to perform all self-care activities
c. Respecting the patient's right to refuse treatment
d. Explaining all procedures ahead of time
e. Adapting the environment to enhance self-care

Question 2

The nurse admits a 70-year-old female to the long-term care facility.

While assisting with the assessment, the nurse notes that the patient's husband died 2 months ago and that she has pain daily in her deformed hands from rheumatoid arthritis, needs assistance to dress herself, and has become incontinent of urine. What is the most appropriate nursing diagnosis for this patient?
a. Risk for disturbed self-perception
b. Powerlessness
c. Hopelessness
d. Impaired social reaction

juliaf · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, C, D, E
Assisting the patient in all self-care activities is going to increase the perception of powerlessness.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Patients at risk for disturbed self-perception have had conditions that have resulted in changes in their body image, body function, loss, recent relocation, and chronic pain.