A Patient States, "I Feel Like I Have No Control

question 6

Multiple Choice

A patient states, "I feel like I have no control over my life." The nurse determines the patient is experiencing a sense of powerlessness. Which strategy most likely assisted the nurse in the identification of powerlessness?

• A) Looking for central emotional themes in the patient's story
• B) Keeping the focus on the future
• C) Providing lengthy responses when interacting with the patient
• D) Ignoring vocal inflections as the patient speaks

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Definitions:

Thyroxine-binding Protein

A plasma protein that transports thyroxine, a hormone responsible for regulating metabolism, throughout the bloodstream.

Parathyroid Hormone

A hormone secreted by the parathyroid glands that regulates calcium levels in the blood.

Serum Levels

The concentration of substances in the clear liquid portion of the blood after coagulation.

Adrenocorticotropic Hormone

A hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex to release corticosteroid hormones.