Author Question: A nurse is attempting to help a patient alter negative self-concept. What is the correct order in ... (Read 24 times)

leo leo · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A nurse is attempting to help a patient alter negative self-concept. What is the correct order in which these nursing interventions should be implemented? A. Assisting the patient in the process of self-evaluation. B.

Encouraging the patient's attempts at self-exploration. C. Introducing skills that expand the patient's ability to be self-aware. D. Helping the patient formulate a plan of action. E. Supporting the patient in the achievement of goals. a. A, B, C, D, E
b. B, C, D, E, A
c. C, B, A, D, E
d. E, B, D, C, A

Question 2

A family member of an adolescent who has expressed a desire to commit suicide asks the nurse what predicts future suicide attempts. Which answer should the nurse give?

A) Unemployment
B) Death of a spouse
C) Parasuicide attempts
D) Polydrug use

sabina576 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
This answer gives the correct sequence for addressing the problem of helping the patient alter self-concept. Self-awareness and self-exploration allow self-evaluation. Self-evaluation makes formulation of a plan possible, and support helps the patient achieve goals.

Answer to Question 2

C