A Nurse Is Assessing a Client Who Is Experiencing Occasional

question 33

Multiple Choice

A nurse is assessing a client who is experiencing occasional feelings of sadness because of the recent death of a beloved pet.The client's appetite,sleep patterns,and daily routine have not changed.The nurse determines the client's behaviors:

• A)Demonstrate major depression and indicate mental illness.
• B)Are clinically significant and indicate serious mental illness.
• C)Are not congruent with cultural norms and indicate mental illness.
• D)Show daily function is not impaired and do not indicate mental illness.

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Definitions:

Psychological Forces

Internal or external factors that influence the mental states and behavior of an individual, such as motivations, perceptions, emotions, and personality traits.

Social-Cultural Forces

Influences that shape individuals and societies through cultural norms, values, traditions, and social structures.

Predictability And Unpredictability

Concerns the extent to which future events are perceived as being certain or uncertain, affecting behavior and decision-making.

Nature And Nurture

The debate regarding the relative contributions of genetics (nature) and environment (nurture) to an individual's physical and behavioral characteristics.