The Nurse Is Interviewing a Client with Suspected Lyme Disease

question 2

Multiple Choice

The nurse is interviewing a client with suspected Lyme disease.Which of the following questions would be a priority in this situation?

• A)"When was your last seizure?"
• B)"Have you been hiking or camping lately?"
• C)"What has your temperature been running?"
• D)"Do you have an appetite?"

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Definitions:

Defensive Attributions

A cognitive process in which an individual blames external forces or situations for their failures or negative outcomes, as a protective mechanism against feeling personally responsible.

Spotlight Effect

The psychological phenomenon where an individual believes they are being noticed and observed more than they actually are.

Self-Esteem

An individual's subjective evaluation of their own worth, encompassing beliefs and emotions such as pride and despair.

Girl Guide

A member of a scouting organization for girls that promotes character development, self-reliance, and responsibility.