A nurse is formulating a diagnosis for a patient who is reliving a brutal mugging that took place several months ago. The patient is crying uncontrollably and states that he can't live with this fear.
Which of the following diagnoses for this patient is correctly written?
A) post-trauma syndrome related to being attacked
B) psychological overreaction related to being attacked
C) needs assistance coping with attack
D) mental distress related to being attacked
Question 2
Members of the staff on a hospital unit are critical of a patient's family who has different cultural beliefs about health and illness. A student assigned to the patient does not agree, based on her care of the patient and family.
What critical thinking attitude is the student demonstrating?
A) being curious and persevering C) demonstrating confidence
B) being creative D) thinking independently
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