When a person is unable to bring his various childhood identifications into one effective adult personality, the individual is said to have identity _______________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


diffusion
Identity diffusion prevents a person from knowing who he is or having a clear picture of himself. These individuals have difficulty developing meaningful relationships or knowing what they want to do with their lives.

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The nurse is providing care for an African-American male infant who is two months of age. The infant is brought to the appointment by the mother

When reinforcing instructions regarding reducing the infant's risk for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), which teaching point is the most appropriate for the nurse to include when teaching the infant's mother? A) Instruct on side-lying and face-down positions when in the crib. B) Instruct on face-up position when in the crib. C) Ensure adequate nutritional intake for the mother and newborn. D) Encourage good hand washing.

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The middle lobe of the right lung is best auscultated in the:

a. anterior chest. b. posterior chest. c. axilla. d. midclavicular line.

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When assessing an older adult client, the nurse notes that the client demonstrates an inability to take purposeful action even when the muscles, senses, and vocabulary appear to be intact

The client appears to register on a command but acts in a way that suggests little understanding of what transpired verbally. The nurse recognizes these assessment findings as consistent with which of the following conditions? a. Presbycusis b. Somatization c. Apraxia d. Polypharmacy

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Which statements best reflect the concept of consumer informatics? Select all that apply.

A) The focus is on the healthcare providers. B) It is a subspecialty of healthcare informatics. C) The goal is a balance between self-reliance and professional help. D) The potential rests on the features of the information systems

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