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Fundamentals of Nursing - Self-Concept well answered to pass
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- Fundamentals Of Nursing Care
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- Hondros College School Of Nursing
Fundamentals of Nursing - Self-Concept well answered to pass
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Fundamentals of Nursing - Self-ConceptC - correct answer ✔✔Which development stage is particularly crucial for identity development?
A. Infancy
B. Young Adult
C. Adolescence
D. Preschool Age
D - correct answer ✔✔Which of the following statements about body image is correct?
A. Body image refers only to the external appearance of a person's body.
B. Physical changes are quickly incorporated into a person's body image.
C. Perceptions by other persons have no influence on a person's body image.
D. Body image is a combination of a person's actual and perceived (ideal) body.
D - correct answer ✔✔Robert, who is 2 years old, is praised for using his potty instead of wetting his
pants. This is an example of learning a behavior by:
A. Imitation
B. Substitution
C. Identification
D. Reinforcement-extinction
D - correct answer ✔✔Following a bilateral mastectomy, a 50-year-old patient refuses to eat,
discourages visitors, and pays little attention to her appearance. One morning the nurse enters the room
to see the patient with her hair combed and makeup applied. Which of the following is the best
response from the nurse?
A. "What's the special occasion?"
B. "You must be feeling better today."
C. "This is the first time I have seen you look this good."
D. "I see that you've combed your hair and put on makeup."
, C - correct answer ✔✔A patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder has a nursing diagnosis of
chronic low self-esteem related to negative view of self. Which of the following would be the most
appropriate cognitive intervention by the nurse?
A. Promote active socialization with other patients
B. Role play to increase assertiveness skills
C. Focus on identifying strengths and accomplishments
D. Encourage journaling of underlying feelings
B - correct answer ✔✔Several staff members complain about a patient's constant questions such as
"Should I have a cup of coffee or a cup of tea?" and "Should I take a shower now or wait until later?"
Which interpretation of the patient's behavior helps the nurses provide optimal care?
A. Asking questions is attention-seeking behavior.
B. Inability to make decisions reflects a self-concept issue.
C. Dependence on staff must be stopped immediately.
D. Indecisiveness is aimed at testing how the staff reacts.
A - correct answer ✔✔A depressed patient is crying and verbalizes feelings of low self-esteem and self-
worth such as "I'm such a failure...I can't do anything right." The best nursing response would be to:
A. Remain with the patient until he or she stops crying.
B. Tell the patient that is not true and that every person has a purpose in life.
C. Review recent behaviors or accomplishments that demonstrate skill ability.
D. Reassure the patient that you know how he is feeling and that things will get better.
A - correct answer ✔✔An adult woman is recovering from a mastectomy for breast cancer and is
frequently tearful when left alone. The nurse's approach should be based on an understanding of which
of the following:
A. Patients need support in dealing with the loss of a body part.
B. The patient's family should take the lead role in providing support.
C. The nurse should explain that breast tissue is not essential to life.
D. The patient should focus on the cure of the cancer rather than loss of the breast.
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