The Nurse Has Been Working with a Patient Who Has

question 41

Multiple Choice

The nurse has been working with a patient who has adjustment disorder with depressed mood.Which finding would permit the nurse to accurately evaluate that the crisis has been resolved?

• A) Absence of presenting symptoms
• B) Decreased need for medications
• C) Increased socialization with peers
• D) Significant increase in the patient's appetite

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Definitions:

TV Violence

Depictions of aggressive acts and behaviors in television programming that can influence viewers' perceptions and actions, particularly concerning to the impact on children.

Hostile World

A perception or worldview that sees the environment as inherently dangerous or unfriendly.

Perception

The process of organizing, interpreting, and understanding sensory information.

Cultivation Theory

A theory in communication that suggests long-term exposure to media, especially television, shapes viewers' perceptions of reality.