The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Has Been

question 10

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client who has been admitted with persistent diarrhea lasting 3 days. Which are appropriate nursing diagnoses for this client during the acute phase of the illness? Select all that apply.

• A)Decreased Cardiac Output
• B)Ineffective Airway Clearance
• C)Overflow Urinary Incontinence
• D)Knowledge Deficit
• E)Risk for Injury

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Definitions:

Self-Control

The skill to maintain control over one's emotions, thoughts, and actions amid temptations and impulsive reactions.

Learned Helplessness

The experience of feeling helpless, which is often a consequence of either going through a traumatic occurrence or consistently failing to succeed.

Internal Locus of Control

A psychological concept where an individual believes that they have control over the events in their life and their own behavior.

Experimental Research

A methodology in scientific studies where variables are manipulated and controlled to determine their effects on other variables.