Select the Best Outcome for a Nurse to Include in the Care

question 26

Multiple Choice

Select the best outcome for a nurse to include in the care plan for a withdrawn patient who says, "I would like to have more friends." Within 3 days, the patient will:

• A) be more outgoing.
• B) develop greater independence.
• C) participate in one group activity.
• D) increase socialization with others.

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Definitions:

Drug Abuse

The excessive or inappropriate use of drugs for non-medical purposes, which can lead to physical, social, and psychological harm.

Flashbulb Theory

A theory suggesting that the memory for the circumstances in which one first learned of a very surprising and emotionally arousing event is vivid and detailed, as if a photo was taken.

Arousal Theory

A theory in psychology that suggests there is an optimal level of arousal for each individual that leads to the best performance on tasks; too little or too much arousal can decrease performance.

Equipotentiality Theory

The concept that various parts of the brain can take over the functions of other parts if those parts are damaged.