A Client Has Just Learned of a Diagnosis of Type

question 15

Multiple Choice

A client has just learned of a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus. The client is anxious about the diagnosis. Which of the following should the nurse assess regarding this client's ability to cope with the new problem? (Select all that apply.)

• A) "How do you typically handle problems in your life?"
• B) "What helps you when you feel tense?"
• C) "Are you still actively employed?"
• D) "Who do you talk with when you have a problem?"
• E) "Do you take drugs or alcohol when stressed?"
• F) "Who is your health insurance carrier?"

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Definitions:

Social Institutions

Structured systems of social order governing the behavior of a set of individuals within a community, including family, education, religion, and governmental/legal systems.

Diversity

The inclusion of individuals from various backgrounds, cultures, genders, and races within a community or organization.

Debunking

Looking behind the facades of everyday life.

Peter Berger

A sociologist known for his work in the sociology of knowledge, religion, and his contributions to sociological theory, notably in his book "The Social Construction of Reality."