A Nurse Is Working with Many Stroke Clients

question 8

Multiple Choice

A nurse is working with many stroke clients.Which clients would the nurse consider referring to a mental health provider on discharge? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Client who exhibits extreme emotional lability
• B) Client with an initial National Institutes of Health (NIH) Stroke Scale score of 38
• C) Client with mild forgetfulness and a slight limp
• D) Client who has a past hospitalization for a suicide attempt
• E) Client who is unable to walk or eat 3 weeks post-stroke

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Definitions:

Identification

The process by which an individual aligns themselves with certain groups, roles, or individuals, often shaping their sense of identity.

Collective Unconscious

The collective unconscious refers to a part of the unconscious mind which is derived from ancestral memory and experience and is common to all humankind, as opposed to the individual's unconscious.

Archetypal Themes

Universal, symbolic patterns that recur in myths, stories, and dreams, signifying common human experiences.

Ego Identity

Erikson's concept of a strong sense of self achieved through the resolution of crises at various developmental stages.