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:

Adler

Alfred Adler, an Austrian medical doctor and psychotherapist, known for his contributions to psychology including the development of individual psychology and ideas about inferiority complex.

Individualism

A social theory favoring freedom of action for individuals over collective or state control.

Efforts

The use of physical or mental energy to achieve something; often associated with a level of determination or perseverance in facing tasks or challenges.

Adler

Alfred Adler, an Austrian medical doctor and psychotherapist, known for his contributions to psychology especially the development of individual psychology.