A severely depressed patient cannot state any positive attributes ...

[nevelica]

A severely depressed patient cannot state any positive attributes to his or her life. The nurse patiently sits with this patient and assists the patient to identify several activities the patient is actually looking forward to in life.
 
  The nurse is helping the patient to demonstrate which spiritual concept? a. Time management
  b. Hope
  c. Charity
  d. Faith

Question 2

The nurse observes an adult client of Middle Eastern descent diagnosed with bipolar disorder attempting to bathe himself using only his left hand. Which of the following does the nurse as-sume is the most likely reason for the client's behaviour?
 
  a. A cultural preference
  b. A personal idiosyncrasy
  c. His psychiatric diagnosis
  d. A need for personal control

[Ksanderson1296]

Answer to Question 1

B
The concept of hope is vital to nursing; it enables a person to anticipate positive experiences. Being patient and friendly and creating positive relationships are key concepts in all areas of nursing, but especially with depressed patients. The nurse's actions do not address time management, charity, or faith.

Answer to Question 2

A
Among Hindus and Muslims, the left hand is used for cleaning, whereas the right hand is used for eating and praying.
Bathing with the left hand is a cultural preference in this instance, not a personal idiosyncrasy.
Bathing with the left hand is a cultural preference in this instance, not related to a psychiatric di-agnosis.
Bathing with the left hand is a cultural preference in this instance, not a need for personal con-trol.