A patient has been instructed to use crutches in order to rest an injured foot. At a follow-up appointment, the patient admits to beginning a walking program. A nurse can assess this behavior as evidence the patient is employing:
a. projection.
b. regression.
c. rationalization.
d. compensation.
D
The patient uses compensation in an attempt to prove that he or she is healthy and in control of his or her body.
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a. by loudly calling the client's name to ensure being heard. b. by approaching the client very quietly to prevent startling the individual. c. by not speaking until being directly in front of the client. d. by announcing oneself in a normal tone while entering the client's room.
A nurse is developing a plan of care for a woman to ensure continuity of care during pregnancy, labor, and childbirth. Which of the following would be most important for the nurse to incorporate into that plan?
A) Adhering to strict, specific routines B) Involving a pediatric physician C) Educating the client about the importance of a support person D) Assigning several nurses as a support team
A client with hypertension is also diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus. The client asks why the health care provider has prescribed an ACE inhibitor. Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
1. "It protects the kidneys." 2. "It protects the eyes." 3. "It protects the heart." 4. "It protects the nerves."
All nurses face the same situations, challenges, stress, and fatigue when on the job. Education is recognized as one of the elements that can help prevent and recognize substance abuse
What has been recognized as an untapped source that may be able to help? A) Teach self-care strategies to help nurses cope B) Offer special incentives to encourage nurses to avoid substance abuse C) Offer yoga classes after work to help nurse to distress before going home D) Provide the nurse with safe alternates such as power drinks and snacks while on the job