Which Patient Should a Nurse Consider as Being the Most

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which patient should a nurse consider as being the most ill?

• A) A 25-year-old patient with cystic fibrosis who is attending yoga classes
• B) A 13-year-old adolescent with newly diagnosed diabetes who does not want to check blood sugar at school
• C) A 43-year-old patient with breast cancer who has recently adopted a vegetarian diet
• D) A 77-year-old patient with alcohol hepatitis who attends weekly Alcoholics Anonymous meetings

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Definitions:

Coping Effectively

The ability to manage stressful situations or challenges in a healthy manner that reduces negative emotional impact and promotes well-being.

Stigmatized Illnesses

Conditions that are devalued or discriminated against in society due to misconceptions, prejudices, or fear.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

A type of cognitive-behavioral therapy that emphasizes balancing acceptance and change to improve emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness.

Unwarranted Feelings

Emotions that arise without a direct, justified cause or are disproportionate to the situation.