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NUR 304 ( LATEST 2024 / 2025 ) CHAPTER 14 | COMPLETE ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
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NUR 304 Chapter 141. A patient became severely depressed when the last of the family's six children moved out of
the home 4 months ago. The patient repeatedly says, "No one cares about me. I'm not worth
anything. "Which response by the nurse would be the most helpful?
a. "Things will look brighter soon. Everyone feels down once in a while."
b. "Our staff members care about you and want to try to help you get better."
c. "It is difficult for others to care about you when you repeatedly say the same negative things."
d. "I'll sit with you for 10 minutes now and 10 minutes after lunch to help you feel that I care
about you."
Answer
D. "I'll sit with you for 10 minutes now and 10 minutes after lunch to help you feel that I care
about you."
2. A patient became depressed after the last of the family's six children moved out of the home 4
months ago. Select the best initial outcome for the nursing diagnosis Situational low self-esteem
related to feelings of abandonment. The patient will
a. verbalize realistic positive characteristics about self by (date).
b. agree to take an antidepressant medication regularly by (date).
c. initiate social interaction with another person daily by (date).
d. identify two personal behaviors that alienate others by (date).
Answer
A. verbalize realistic positive characteristics about self by (date)
3. A patient diagnosed with major depression says, "No one cares about me anymore. I'm not
worth anything. "Today the patient is wearing a new shirt and has neat, clean hair. Which
remark
, by the nurse supports building a positive self-esteem for this patient?
a. "You look nice this morning."
B. "You're wearing a new shirt."
C. "I like the shirt you are wearing."
D. "You must be feeling better today."
Answer
B. "You're wearing a new shirt."
4. An adult diagnosed with major depression was treated with medication and cognitive
behavioral therapy. The patient now recognizes how passivity contributed to the depression.
Which intervention should the nurse suggest?
a. social skills training
b. relaxation training classes
c. desensitization techniques
d. use of complementary therapy
Answer
A. social skills training
5. Priority interventions for a patient diagnosed with major depression and feelings of
worthlessness should include
a. distracting the patient from self-absorption.
b. careful unobtrusive observation around the clock.
c. allowing the patient to spend long periods alone in meditation.
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