1. Th nurse is assessing th factors contributing to th well-being of a newly admitted client. Whchof th following would th nurse identify as having a
... [Show More] positive impact on th individual's mental health?
A) Not needing othrs for companionship
B) Th 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 threfore a healthy person would need othrs for companionship. A family history of mental illness could relate to th biologic makeup of an individual, whchmay have a negative impact on an individual's mental health, as well as a negative impact on an individual's interpersonal and socialñcultural factors of health. Total self-reliance is not possible, and a positive social/cultural factor is access to adequate resources.
2. Whchof th 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 relationships and self.
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