A Patient Diagnosed with Depression Repeatedly Tells Staff,"I Have Cancer

question 3

Multiple Choice

A patient diagnosed with depression repeatedly tells staff,"I have cancer.It's my punishment for being a bad person." Diagnostic tests reveal no cancer.Select the priority nursing diagnosis.

• A) Powerlessness
• B) Risk for suicide
• C) Stress overload
• D) Spiritual distress

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Compete On Price

A business strategy focusing on offering goods or services at lower prices than competitors to attract customers.

Differentiated

Pertaining to products or services that are distinguished from similar products or services by unique characteristics, branding, quality, or performance.

Substitute Products

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