TEST BANK Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing 8th edition by VIDEBECK

Page 11.The nurse is assessing the factors contributing to the well-being of a newlyadmittedclient. Which of the following would the nurse identify as having a positiveimpact onthe individual's mental health?A)Not needing others for companionshipB)The ability to effectively manage stressC)A family history of mental illnessD)Striving for total self-relianceAns: BFeedback: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 orstress management abilities. Interpersonal factors such as intimacy and a balance ofseparateness 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'sinterpersonal and socialñcultural 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 dependencyon or withdrawal from relationships.D)Individuals suffering from mental illness are usually able to cope effectively withdaily life.E)Individuals suffering from mental illness may experience dissatisfaction withrelationships and self.Ans: A, D, E Feedback: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