Author Question: Which remark by a patient would suggest that the treatment plan for a patient with AIDS has been ... (Read 81 times)

joblessjake · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Which remark by a patient would suggest that the treatment plan for a patient with AIDS has been successful in promoting decisional control?

a. I recognize that what I've lost, I will never be able to regain.
b. I've learned enough about my disease to be able to make informed decisions.
c. I'll be happy when my suffering comes to an end and I can join my partner.
d. I see no advantage in antiviral therapy. The side effects are worse than the symptoms of AIDS.

Question 2

The nurse is preparing to teach a patient who is newly diagnosed with diabetes about medications and blood testing. As the teaching occurs, the nurse knows that effective coping will depend to a great degree on the patient's:

a. Perceived self-efficacy
b. External locus of control
c. Religious belief systems
d. Number of significant others

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

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
This response reflects the patient's satisfaction with his knowledge of the disease and his ability to make informed decisions. Suggesting limitations has a sense of powerlessness. Dis-cussing what happens after death shows resignation to impending death. Discussing side ef-fects reflects a poor quality of life.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Research has shown that, especially with chronic diseases, perceived self-efficacy (internal locus of control) increases the likelihood of managing difficult situations. External locus of control is associated with uncontrollable factors. A particular religion has not been associated with effective coping and the number of significant others have not been influential.