Marlene has just finalized a painful divorce; she lost her home and many of her possessions in the settlement
She now spends most of the day imagining herself living with her favorite movie star in a mansion on the beach, with unlimited wealth and love. Marlene is experiencing:
A) Compensation
B) Denial
C) Regression
D) Fantasy/escapism
D
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An ophthalmologist examining the eyes of a patient explains to the nurse that the patient has an irregular curvature or uneven contour of the eye, resulting in impaired light refraction that causes blurred vision at all distances
Which condition does the nurse inform the parents about? A. Astigmatism B. Hyperopia C. Myopia D. Strabismus
Which observation requires an intervention with a new graduate nurse by his preceptor? (Select all that apply.)
a. Data entry on the wrong patient b. Entry of I&O values at end of shift c. Incomplete pain assessment d. Notifying pharmacy of unavailability of a medication e. Failing to complete an admission profile
The nurse has important information to share with a parent who has brought his child to the emergency department. The nurse discovers that the parent, who appears very anxious, has just learned his son will require surgery
What is the most effective teaching approach in this situa-tion? a. One-on-one discussion b. Preparatory instruction c. Demonstration instruction d. Group instruction
A patient with a spinal cord injury arrives in the emergency department. The nurse assesses motor and sensory function and finds the patient without sensation or movement in all four extremities. The injury is most likely in what area?
a. Above C4 b. C4–C8 c. T8–T11 d. L1–L4