A 45-Year-Old Client Who Has Experienced a Ten Pound Weight

question 8

Multiple Choice

A 45-year-old client who has experienced a ten pound weight gain during the past year asks the nurse if she thinks iron supplements would help increase her energy. Which of the following would be the most appropriate action for the nurse to take?

• A) Ask the client to describe her daily activity and diet
• B) Leave a note requesting an iron supplement on the client's chart for the doctor
• C) Provide the client with information related to aerobic exercise classes
• D) Ask the client if she is still menstruating

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Definitions:

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon where the desire for harmony and conformity in a group leads to irrational and dysfunctional decision-making outcomes.

Stereotyping

The act of categorizing individuals into groups and attributing specific characteristics to them without acknowledging individual differences, often leading to oversimplified perceptions.

Groupthink

An occurrence within groups where the suppression of dissenting viewpoints and the pressure to conform lead to a decrease in critical evaluation of decisions.

Rational Decision

The process of making choices based on logical reasoning, often involving weighing the benefits and drawbacks of different options.