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Title: A client lists the following problems: I have no sense of self-worth. I constantly think negative ...
Post by: zackseph on Jan 20, 2018
A client lists the following problems: I have no sense of self-worth. I constantly think negative
  thoughts about myself. I feel anxious and shaky all the time. Sometimes my mood is so low that I
  think I want to go to sleep and never wake up.
 
  . The nursing interventions that should be accorded
  the highest priority relate to outcomes associated with
  a. self-esteem.
  b. anxiety self-control.
  c. depression self-control.
  d. suicide self-restraint.


Title: A client lists the following problems: I have no sense of self-worth. I constantly think negative ...
Post by: kbara1 on Jan 20, 2018
ANS: D
The nurse would place a priority on monitoring and reinforcing suicide self-restraint because it
relates directly and immediately to client safety. Client safety is always a priority concern. The nurse
would also be expected to monitor and reinforce all client attempts to control anxiety, control
depression, and develop self-esteem while giving priority attention to suicide self-restraint.