The client tells the nurse that she does not wish to see her mother-in-law during this hospitalization, because she does not like her
When the client's husband and her mother-in-law visit, the client is very cordial and acts happy to see both visitors. The nurse recognizes that this client might be using which defense mechanism? A)
Reparation
B)
Reaction formation
C)
Regression
D)
Rationalization
B
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a. "You are mistaken. No one is laughing at you." b. "I know the sound of laughter is real to you, but I don't hear it." c. "Your mind is playing tricks on you, making you think you hear laughter." d. "When people are mentally ill, they often experience things that others cannot relate to."
A patient's heart monitor shows ventricular fibrillation. What is the nurse's best first action?
a. Check the patient. b. Call a code. c. Begin CPR d. Defibrillate the patient.
A pediatric nurse is caring for a group of 4-year-old patients. Which child will need the most help understanding what is happening to the body?
A) Burns sustained in a fireworks accident B) Broken bones sustained in a fall C) Lung and spleen damage sustained in a car accident D) A rash suspected of being measles
Which of the following components are included in health policy at the state level?
a. Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 b. Scope of nursing practice c. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 d. Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005