A Client Diagnosed with Cluster "C" Traits Sits Alone and Ignores

question 33

Multiple Choice

A client diagnosed with cluster "C" traits sits alone and ignores other's attempts to converse. When ask to join a group the client states, "No thanks." In this situation, which should the nurse assign as an initial nursing diagnosis?

• A)Fear R/T hospitalization
• B)Social isolation R/T poor self-esteem
• C)Risk for suicide R/T to hopelessness
• D)Powerlessness R/T dependence issues

Understand the concept of abnormal psychology and its historical perspectives.

Recognize the importance of cultural and contextual factors in defining abnormal behavior.

Identify the criteria used to determine abnormality.

Comprehend the impact of societal norms on the labeling of behavior as abnormal.

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Definitions:

Criterion Behavior

Specific behaviors that a psychological or educational assessment aims to measure or understand.

Predictive Validity

is the extent to which a score on a scale or test predicts future performance on related tasks.

Reliability

The degree to which a measure or assessment consistently produces the same results under the same conditions.

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