A Client Admitted to a Veterans Administration (VA)hospital with a Diagnosis

question 1

Multiple Choice

A client admitted to a Veterans Administration (VA) hospital with a diagnosis of major depressive disorder tells the nurse,"I failed my battalion by giving the wrong order.Fortunately,no one was injured." Which nursing diagnosis should the nurse assign to this client?

• A) Chronic low self-esteem
• B) Risk for self-directed violence
• C) Powerlessness
• D) Situational low self-esteem

---

Definitions:

Bobo Doll Experiments

A series of studies conducted by Albert Bandura that demonstrated how children mimic aggressive behavior observed in adults.

Experimental Group

A group in an experiment that receives the variable being tested, which is compared to a control group that does not receive the test variable.

Control Group

In experimental research, a group of subjects that does not receive the experimental treatment, used for comparison purposes.

Violent Behavior

Involves actions with the intent to cause physical harm or damage to others or property, often associated with aggression and anger.