The Nurse Is Working with a Client Who Has Been

question 29

Multiple Choice

The nurse is working with a client who has been diagnosed with diabetes and must learn how to self-administer insulin. Which statement regarding feedback will be most beneficial to the client?

• A) "If you don't learn this, you can't be discharged."
• B) "Next time, dart the needle into your skin, instead of pushing it in."
• C) "Maybe it would be better if we taught your spouse to help you with this?"
• D) "You know, there are children who can learn to do this."

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Definitions:

Borderline

Often refers to Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), a mental health condition characterized by unstable moods, behavior, and relationships.

Stigma Consciousness

The expectation of being perceived by other people, particularly those in the majority group, in terms of one’s group membership.

Stereotype Threat

The concern that one might do something to confirm a negative stereotype about one’s group either in one’s own eyes or the eyes of someone else.

Disidentification

The process of disinvesting in any area in which one’s group traditionally has been underrepresented or negatively stereotyped.