A Patient Says, "I Get in Trouble Sometimes Because I

question 25

Multiple Choice

A patient says, "I get in trouble sometimes because I make quick decisions and act on them." Select the nurse's most therapeutic response.

• A) "Let's consider the advantages of being able to stop and think before acting."
• B) "It sounds as though you've developed some insight into your situation."
• C) "I bet you have some interesting stories to share about overreacting."
• D) "It's good that you're showing readiness for behavioral change."

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Definitions:

Expected Value

The sum of all possible outcomes of a random process, each multiplied by its probability of occurrence.

Variance

A measure of the dispersion of a set of data points around their mean; mathematically, it is the average of the squared differences from the mean.

Random Variable

A variable that assumes numerical outcomes as a result of random events.

Constant

A value that remains unchanged throughout the execution of a process or formula.