The Nurse Recognizes Which of the Following as a Barrier

question 12

Multiple Choice

The nurse recognizes which of the following as a barrier to achieving goals?

• A) The effects of pain and/or clinical depression
• B) Patient involvement in setting patient goals
• C) Family involvement in setting patient goals
• D) Realistic expectations of the patient's capabilities.

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Definitions:

Macrophage

A type of white blood cell that engulfs and digests cellular debris, foreign substances, microbes, and cancer cells.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter in the brain involved in regulating mood, appetite, and sleep, among other functions. Low levels are associated with depression.

Adrenal Gland

Endocrine glands located above the kidneys that produce various hormones, including adrenaline and steroids affecting the body's metabolism and blood pressure.

Subjective Well-Being

An individual's self-assessment of happiness and life satisfaction, considered from a personal perspective.