An adolescent client has problems expressing anger appropriately. ...

[Mimi]

An adolescent client has problems expressing anger appropriately. Which nursing statement would encourage the client to set realistic goals?
 
  A. What do you think needs to change about how you express anger?
  B. How did you feel after attending the anger management session?
  C. On a scale of 1 to 10, please rate your current level of anger.
  D. What bothers you about the actions of others when you get angry?

Question 2

A client diagnosed with major depressive disorder states, Why should I keep trying to get a job? I mess up everything I do. Which correctly written nursing diagnosis best reflects the content and mood themes in this client's statement?
 
  A. Hopelessness R/T poor job performance
  B. Risk for impaired adjustment R/T inadequate social skills AEB isolation
  C. Altered role performance R/T the fear of failure AEB not seeking employment
  D. Chronic low self-esteem R/T major depressive disorder AEB self-hatred

[meganmoser117]

Answer to Question 1

A
In the planning phase of the nursing process, the nurse works with the client to identify expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the client or to the situation.

Answer to Question 2

C
An actual nursing diagnosis must include related to (R/T) and as evidenced by (AEB) statements. A risk for diagnosis does not contain AEB because there is only a potential for the problem; it doesn't yet exist. The client's statement indicates that role performance is altered because fear of failure prevents seeking employment.