Author Question: Which of the following nursing diagnoses are typically appropriate for an adult survivor of incest? ... (Read 114 times)

michelleunicorn · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Which of the following nursing diagnoses are typically appropriate for an adult survivor of incest? (Select all that apply.)

1. Low self-esteem
2. Powerlessness
3. Disturbed personal identity
4. Knowledge deficit
5. Non-adherence

Question 2

A client is diagnosed in stage seven of AD. To address the client's symptoms, which nursing intervention should take priority?

1. Improve cognitive status by encouraging involvement in social activities.
2. Decrease social isolation by providing group therapies.
3. Promote dignity by providing comfort, safety, and self-care measures.
4. Facilitate communication by providing assistive devices.

uniquea123 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1, 2
Rationale: An adult survivor of incest would most likely have low self-esteem and a sense of powerlessness. Adult survivors of incest are at risk for developing post-traumatic stress disorder, sexual dysfunction, somatization disorders, compulsive sexual behavior disorders, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and substance abuse disorders.

Answer to Question 2

3
Rationale: The most appropriate intervention in the seventh stage of AD is to promote the client's dignity by providing comfort, safety, and self-care measures. Stage is characterized by severe cognitive decline in which the client is unable to recognize family members and is most commonly bedfast and aphasic.