1. The nurse is assessing the factors contributing to the well-being
of a newly admitted client. Which of the following would the
nurse identify as
... [Show More] having a positive impact onthe individual's
mental health?
A) Not needing others for companionship
B) The ability to effectively manage stress
C) A family history of mental illness
D) Striving for total self-reliance
Ans: B
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Individual factors influencing mental health include biologic
makeup, autonomy, independence, self-esteem, capacity for
growth, vitality, ability to find meaning in life, emotional
resilience or hardiness, sense of belonging, reality orientation,
and coping or stress management abilities. Interpersonal factors such as intimacy and a
balance of separateness and connectedness are both needed for good mental health, and
therefore ahealthy person would need others for companionship. A family history of
mental illnesscould relate to the biologic makeup of an individual, which may have a
negative impacton an individual's mental health, as well as a negative impact on an
individual's interpersonal and social cultural factors of health. Total self-reliance is not
possible, and a positive social/cultural factor is access to adequate resources.
2. Which of the following statements about mental illness are true? Select all that apply.
A) Mental illness can cause significant distress, impaired functioning, or both.
B) Mental illness is only due to social/cultural factors.
C) Social/cultural factors that relate to mental illness include excessive dependency
on or withdrawal from relationships.
D) Individuals suffering from mental illness are usually able to cope effectively with
daily life.
E) Individuals suffering from mental illness may experience dissatisfaction with
relationships and self.
Ans: A, D, E
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Mental illness can cause significant distress, impaired functioning, or both. Mental
illness may be related to individual, interpersonal, or social/cultural factors. Excessive
dependency on or withdrawal from relationships are interpersonal factors that relate to
mental illness. Individuals suffering from mental illness can feel overwhelmed with
daily life. Individuals suffering from mental illness may experience dissatisfaction with
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