A Patient in an Alcohol Treatment Program Says, "I Have

question 9

Multiple Choice

A patient in an alcohol treatment program says, "I have been a loser all my life. I'm so ashamed of what I have put my family through. Now, I'm not even sure I can succeed at staying sober." Which nursing diagnosis applies?

• A) Chronic low self-esteem
• B) Situational low self-esteem
• C) Disturbed personal identity
• D) Ineffective health maintenance

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Definitions:

Hypersomnia

A sleep disorder characterized by excessive sleepiness, leading to prolonged nighttime sleep or excessive daytime napping.

Circadian Rhythm

The natural, internal process that regulates the sleep-wake cycle and repeats roughly every 24 hours.

Infradian

Referring to biological rhythms with cycles that are longer than a day, such as monthly cycles or seasonal behaviors.

Ultradian

Pertaining to recurrent periods or cycles repeated throughout a 24-hour day, such as cycles of sleep stages.