Author Question: An adult male client is admitted to a mental health facility with the diagnosis of depression ... (Read 78 times)

xroflmao · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

An adult male client is admitted to a mental health facility with the diagnosis of depression following the breakup of a long-term engagement. He states that he couldn't commit to marriage.

In conducting his admission assessment, the nurse learns that during his childhood he did not feel guided, nurtured, or accepted by his parents. One of the goals for this client is to help him develop a positive personal identity. Which intervention should the nurse implement to meet this goal? a. Improve his strength in the ability to adapt to new situations.
b. Develop the ability to establish and maintain an intimate relationship.
c. Discern his feelings about relationship choices and level of commitment.
d. Outline his life's dream.

Question 2

The basic need a person would attempt to meet first is the need for

1. oxygen.
2. belonging.
3. water and food.
4. safety and security.

ebe · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Discerning his feelings about relationship choices and commitment best meets the needs of this client at this time in his life. Improving his ability to adapt and developing his ability to establish and maintain an intimate relationship are not indicated in the scenario as an issue. Outlining his life's dream assists in building a positive personal identity but is too broad a task for this client at this time.

Answer to Question 2

1
Highest priority for continued life