Uncertainty and Social Isolation
NCLEX- Style Questions
Question 2
Question 3
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The nurse uses Mishel’s theory of uncertainty to explain the concept of antecedents to Katsitsanéron. Drag words from the choices below to fill in each blank in the following sentence.
Antecedents of uncertainty include _____, which is the degree to which symptoms become predictable or recognizable.
Possible answers:
- adaptation capacity
- structure awareness
- cognitive capability
- event congruency
- symptom pattern
- stimuli recognition
- event familiarity
Question 4
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Which of the following nursing actions enables Katsitsanéron to cope with the uncertainty associated with chronic illness?
- The nurse gives Katsitsanéron information on coping strategies to implement.
- The nurse keeps Katsitsanéron informed about the effects of treatment.
- The nurse focuses on building a therapeutic relationship only with Katsitsanéron.
- The nurse advises Katsitsanéron that she can ignore her feelings of uncertainty.
- The nurse refers Katsitsanéron to a therapist to help her cope with her diagnosis.
Question 5
Question 6
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Which of the following statements by Katsitsanéron demonstrates an understanding of social isolation? Select all that apply.
- “Since my social isolation is involuntary, it can be defined as aloneness.”
- “Social isolation is a personal experience rather than an objective one.”
- “Social isolation can increase my chances of going to the hospital.”
- “My experience with social isolation is the same as other older people.”
- “I no longer experience social isolation because I live with my niece now.”
- “My chronic illness could have contributed to my social isolation.”
Question 7
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Which of the following statements by Katsitsanéron indicate risk factors for social isolation and its impact on their illness experience? Select all that apply.
- “I have difficulty changing positions and walking outside.”
- “My niece agreed to assume the role of my primary caregiver.”
- “I make sure to attend all my appointments at the medical clinic.”
- “I need to take time to adjust to my rural neighbourhood.”
- “I keep forgetting where I put my glasses and my keys.”
