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jilianpiloj

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on: Jul 19, 2018
A patient admitted for treatment of uncontrolled diabetes mellitus is withdrawn and tearful. The patient says, I just want to be normal again.. The nurse determines there is a need for a psychiatric evaluation primarily to assist:
 
  a. the patient in verbalizing distress about the disease.
  b. in assessing the emotional factors affecting the patient's present condition.
  c. in assessing priorities to be set for the patient's overall nursing plan of care.
  d. the patient in emotionally accepting the chronic nature of the disease.

Question 2

Somatization disorders are most often linked with which emotion?
 
  A) Euphoria
  B) Guilt
  C) Anger
  D) Anxiety


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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
The primary purpose would be to assess emotional factors that may have an effect on the patient's current condition. The patient has given clues to psychological distress. Holistic care requires the assessment of biological, psychological, and sociocultural health status.

Answer to Question 2

D


jilianpiloj

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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