Author Question: A nurse educator is reviewing internal variables that affect people's health status with a group of ... (Read 51 times)

lindiwe · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A nurse educator is reviewing internal variables that affect people's health status with a group of clients who are interested in impacting their health status in a positive way.

Which of the following does the educator explain are examples of internal variables? (Select all that apply.) 1. Genetic makeup
2. Age
3. Developmental level
4. Environment
5. Spiritual and religious beliefs

Question 2

A client diagnosed with a personality disorder tells the nurse, I can't wait to go home so I can kill my parents since they make me crazy.. The nursing diagnosis that would be appropriate for the client at this time is:

1. Risk for Other-Directed Violence.
2. Interrupted Family Processes.
3. Deficient Knowledge.
4. Ineffective Coping.

ryansturges · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1. Genetic makeup
2. Age
3. Developmental level
5. Spiritual and religious beliefs

Rationale:
Internal variables that affect people's health include biologic, psychologic, and cognitive dimensions. Biologic dimensions include genetic makeup, gender, age, and developmental level. Psychologic dimensions include the mindbody interactions. Cognitive dimensions include lifestyle choices and spiritual and religious beliefs. Environment is an example of an external variable that affects a person's health.

Answer to Question 2

1. Risk for Other-Directed Violence.

Rationale:
The client expresses the desire to kill the parents, sothe nursing diagnosis most appropriate at this time is risk for other-directed violence. Interrupted family processes, deficient knowledge, and ineffective coping may be appropriate diagnoses, too, but the priority is to address the client's risk for violence.