A Client Refuses to Go on a Cruise to the Bahamas

question 4

Multiple Choice

A client refuses to go on a cruise to the Bahamas with his spouse because of fearing that the cruise ship will sink and all will drown.Using a cognitive theory perspective,the nurse should use which of these statements to explain to the spouse the etiology of this fear?

• A) "Your spouse may be unable to resolve internal conflicts, which result in projected anxiety."
• B) "Your spouse may be experiencing a distorted and unrealistic appraisal of the situation."
• C) "Your spouse may have a genetic predisposition to overreacting to potential danger."
• D) "Your spouse may have high levels of brain chemicals that may distort thinking."

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Definitions:

Nursing Diagnosis

is a clinical judgment about individual, family, or community experiences/responses to actual or potential health problems, providing the basis for selection of nursing interventions.

Comprehensive Interview

An extensive and detailed interview process aimed at gathering a wide range of information, often used in research, clinical assessments, or job application processes.

Assessment Data

Information gathered through evaluation processes used to make informed decisions regarding patient care.

Critical-Thinking Model

A framework designed to promote reflective thinking or reasoned thought processes to solve problems or make decisions.