A High School Student Has Learned That She Cannot Graduate

question 5

Multiple Choice

A high school student has learned that she cannot graduate. Her boyfriend will be attending a college out of state that she planned to attend. She is admitted to a psychiatric unit after overdosing on Tylenol. Which is the priority nursing diagnosis for this client?

• A) Ineffective coping R/T situational crisis AEB powerlessness
• B) Anxiety R/T fear of failure
• C) Risk for self-directed violence R/T hopelessness
• D) Risk for low self-esteem R/T loss events AEB suicidal ideations

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Definitions:

Procedures

Established methods or steps for carrying out tasks or operations, often detailed in official documentation to ensure consistency and high performance.

Participatives

Individuals who actively take part or engage in activities, often contributing to group decision-making or collaborative efforts.

Respecting Traditions

Acknowledging and valuing the customs and beliefs that have been passed down through generations.

Human Relations

The study and management of how people interact in personal and professional environments to develop positive relationships.