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renzo156

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A client admitted to the mental health unit with depression states to the nurse, My life has been such a failure; nothing I do turns out right. Which of the following responses by the nurse would be therapeutic?
 
  1. You are certainly entitled to your own opinion.
  2. I know just how you feel. I have those days myself once in a while.
  3. I disagree with you; we all have some value and accomplishments in life.
  4. You seem very discouraged. Can you think of anything recently that went as you planned?

Question 2

A patient is diagnosed with mild dementia while in the hospital. In preparing for discharge, the nurse should discuss with the family the:
 
  A) Possible need for home care
  B) Legal responsibility for the future
  C) Need for transfer to a long-term care facility
  D) Lack of free resources of care



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jliusyl

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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: Depressed clients frequently exhibit feelings of low self-esteem and worthlessness. An effective plan of care should be designed for the client to provide experiences that are chal-lenging but successful to enhance the client's self-esteem. Reminders of the client's past accom-plishments or personal successes are ways to interrupt the client's negative self-talk and distorted cognitive view of self.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A




renzo156

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


tandmlomax84

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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