An 80-year-old patient has difficulty walking because of arthritis and says, "It's awful to be old. Every day is a struggle. No one cares about old people." Which is the nurse's most therapeutic response?

A) "Everyone here cares about old people. That's why we work here."
B) "It sounds like you're having a difficult time. Tell me about it."
C) "Let's not focus on the negative. Tell me something good."
D) "You are still able to get around, and your mind is alert."

A survivor in the long-term organization (delayed) phase of the rape trauma syndrome has experienced intrusive thoughts of the rape and developed a fear of being alone. Which finding demonstrates this survivor has made improvement? The survivor:

A) temporarily withdraws from social situations.
B) describes coping strategies for fearful situations.
C) uses increased activity to reduce fear.
D) expresses a desire to be with others.

Select the correct etiology to complete this nursing diagnosis for a patient diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder: disturbed personal identity, related to:

A) obsessive fears of harming self or others.
B) poor impulse control and lack of self-confidence.
C) depressed mood secondary to nightmares and intrusive thoughts.
D) cognitive distortions associated with unresolved childhood abuse issues.

After sustaining injuries in a motor vehicle accident,a patient experiences a decrease in blood pressure and an increase in heart rate and respiratory rate despite surgical intervention and fluid resuscitation.Which stage of the general adaptation syndrome is the patient most likely experiencing?

A) Alarm
B) Resistance
C) Exhaustion
D) Recovery