A nursing student states, "That exam was stupid. No one could pass such a silly exam." Which defense mechanism is the nursing student using?
a. Denial
b. Rationalization
c. Repression
d. Undoing
ANS: B
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An organizational chart may include:
a. management responsibilities b. personnel contact information c. job duties and responsibilities d. reporting structure or chain of command
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A) Reaction to an oral medication B) Reaction to soap or detergents C) Poor hygiene D) Overhydration of the skin
When a client is taking an oral iron preparation, the nurse should instruct the client to avoid taking this medication with:
a. eggs c. milk b. grapes or raisins d. orange juice