A Patient States, "I'm Not Worth Anything

question 22

Multiple Choice

A patient states, "I'm not worth anything. I have negative thoughts about myself. I feel anxious and shaky all the time. Sometimes I feel so sad that I want to go to sleep and never wake up." Which nursing intervention should have the highest priority?

• A) Self-esteem-building activities
• B) Anxiety self-control measures
• C) Sleep enhancement activities
• D) Suicide precautions

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Definitions:

McDonaldization

The process by which the principles of the fast-food restaurant are coming to dominate more sectors of American society as well as the rest of the world, leading to increased efficiency, predictability, calculability, and control through the substitution of non-human for human technology.

Irrationality of Rationality

A concept suggesting that rational systems or practices can lead to outcomes that are irrational or harmful to societal well-being.

Unintended Consequences

Outcomes that are not foreseen or intended by a purposeful action, which can be positive, negative, or inconsequential.

Cultural Hybridization

The process by which cultures interact, blend, and create new cultural forms, leading to a mixture of cultural expressions and practices.