During a Focused Interview of a Client,the Nurse Learns About

question 7

Multiple Choice

During a focused interview of a client,the nurse learns about an open lesion on theclient's head that hasn't healed in several months.What might this indicate to the nurse?

• A)The client may have a thyroid disease.
• B)The client may have a malignancy.
• C)The client may be pregnant.
• D)The client may have meningitis.

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Definitions:

External Locus

A belief that one's life events are largely influenced by external forces or the environment, as opposed to internal factors (contrast with internal locus of control).

Conscientiousness

A personality trait characterized by organization, responsibility, and thoroughness.

Locus of Control

Refers to an individual's belief about the extent to which their actions can influence the events that affect them.

General Expectation

The overall anticipation or belief about what may happen in the future, based on past experiences or societal norms.