Author Question: Codependency, for purposes of personal and professional self-awareness, can BEST be described as ... (Read 55 times)

vHAUNG6011 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Codependency, for purposes of personal and professional self-awareness, can BEST be described as which of the following?

a. a loss of a sense of boundaries, and putting others' needs ahead of one's own
b. a pattern of repeatedly seeking out abusive situations and abusive people
c. the tendency to volunteer time and energy when little is available
d. the wish to overvalue the talents of others while undervaluing one's own talents

Question 2

A military veteran is being evaluated for traumatic brain injury (TBI). Which nursing assessment data supports such a diagnosis? (Select all that apply.)

a. Baseline blood pressure is 148/96
b. Has been treated for bronchitis twice in the last 8 months
c. Patient reports experiencing an average of 3 headaches per week
d. Petit mall seizure activity well controlled with antiseizure medication therapy
e. Patient reports a weight gain of 15 pounds since returning from deployment 12 months ago.

Pariscourtney · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Individuals who are codependent put the needs of others ahead of their own needs. This pattern of putting others first is a gift and a great liability. Nurses may risk losing their sense of boundaries when seeking approval to validate themselves.

Answer to Question 2

C, D, E
Physiological problems related to TBI can include headache, seizures, as well as appetite and weight changes. The remaining options, hypertension and respiratory infections, are not generally occasioned with TBI.