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:

Cortisol Response

The body's reaction involving the release of cortisol, a stress hormone, in response to stress or threat.

Physical Aggression

A pattern of behavior intended to harm or injure others, either physically or psychologically.

Informational Influence

Informational influence occurs when individuals conform to what they believe is the correct behavior, based on the information obtained from others, often in uncertain situations.

Normative Influence

The impact of the social norms and expectations of others on an individual's behavior, often leading to conformity.