A Client Admitted to a Veterans Administration (VA)hospital with a Diagnosis

question 1

Multiple Choice

A client admitted to a Veterans Administration (VA) hospital with a diagnosis of major depressive disorder tells the nurse,"I failed my battalion by giving the wrong order.Fortunately,no one was injured." Which nursing diagnosis should the nurse assign to this client?

• A) Chronic low self-esteem
• B) Risk for self-directed violence
• C) Powerlessness
• D) Situational low self-esteem

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Definitions:

Seminar

An educational or training meeting focusing on a specific subject, in which the participants are often encouraged to actively engage.

Cognitive Learning

An approach to learning that focuses on understanding, applying logical thinking, and using problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Behavioral Learning

A psychological approach focusing on observable behaviors and how learning takes place through conditioning or interaction with the environment.

Training Sessions

Structured periods of time where individuals are taught and developed in specific skills or knowledge.