Which Statement by a Patient During an Assessment Interview Should

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which statement by a patient during an assessment interview should alert the nurse to the patient's need for immediate, active intervention?

• A) "I am mixed up, but I know I need help."
• B) "I have no one for help or support."
• C) "It is worse when you are a person of color."
• D) "I tried to get attention before I shot myself."

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Definitions:

Physical Activity

Any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that require energy expenditure, contributing to physical fitness and overall health.

Negative Affectivity

A personality characteristic involving the predisposition to experience negative emotions such as anger, anxiety, or depression more frequently or intensely than average.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Repetitive-motion disorder most frequently associated with keyboarding and the use of optical scanners; occurs when repetitive flexing and extension of the wrist causes the tendons to swell, thus trapping and pinching the median nerve.

Median Nerve

A major nerve in the human body that runs down the arm and forearm, and into the hand, playing a significant role in the control of hand and finger movements.