A Client Has Nephritis

question 8

Multiple Choice

A client has nephritis. Which intervention can the nurse institute to best encourage the client to attain adequate emotional rest?

• A) Encourage the family to visit often.
• B) Have the client schedule specific rest periods.
• C) Help the client deal with emotional reactions.
• D) Request anti-anxiety medication from the physician.

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Definitions:

Role Strain

The stress or tension experienced by an individual when the demands of a single role (such as parent or employee) they are fulfilling become conflicting or overwhelming.

Role Conflict

A situation where competing demands are made on an individual in the context of their various social roles, causing stress or tension.

Backstage Setting

describes a private area where individuals can freely express themselves without adhering to the social roles and norms expected in public (frontstage) settings.

Impression Management

The process by which individuals attempt to control the perception or impression of themselves in the minds of others, often through social interaction.