Asked by Jocelyn Lopez on Sep 23, 2024
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An adult comes to the crisis clinic after being terminated from a job of 15 years. The patient says, "I don't know what to do. How can I get another job? Who will pay the bills? How will I feed my family?" Which nursing diagnosis applies?
A) Hopelessness
B) Powerlessness
C) Chronic low self-esteem
D) Disturbed thought processes
Nursing Diagnosis
The assessment and identification of patient problems that nurses can manage through direct interventions.
Powerlessness
A feeling of lacking control or ability to influence one's circumstances or outcomes.
Chronic Low Self-Esteem
A persistent negative perception and evaluation of oneself that affects mental health and daily functioning.
- Evaluate the coping mechanisms and support networks of patients.
- Identify the primary concern in crisis intervention according to the urgent needs of patients.
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Nataly Colex5 days ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The patient describes feelings of the lack of control over life events. No direct mention is made of hopelessness or chronic low self-esteem. The patient's thought processes are not shown to be altered at this point.
Learning Objectives
- Evaluate the coping mechanisms and support networks of patients.
- Identify the primary concern in crisis intervention according to the urgent needs of patients.