In the movie Gone with the Wind, Scarlett O'Hara says, "I'll think about that tomorrow. Tomorrow is another day." The nurse recognizes the defense mechanism of __________
ANS:
repression
Repression is an unconscious barring of anxiety-producing thoughts.
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29.6 à— 5.4 = _____
a. 15.984 b. 1598.4 c. l60 d. 159.84
Which of the following statements best captures the essence of a second messenger in the mechanisms of the endocrine system?
A) Second messengers act as the intracellular signal that responds to the presence of a hormone. B) Endocrine-producing cells must release both a hormone and a second messenger in order to exert a distant effect. C) Second messengers act to supplement hormone effects on cell receptors when the desired hormonal effect must be either increased. D) Second messengers provide an alternative pathway for endocrine effects on a cell that bypass the normal receptor pathways.
The nurse caring for a patient admitted with severe depression identifies a nursing diagnosis of Hopelessness on the care plan. Which outcome is appropriate for this diagnosis?
1) Displays stabilization and control of mood 2) Sleeps 6 to 8 hours per night with report of feeling rested 3) Does not engage in risky, self-injurious behavior 4) Eats a well-balanced diet to prevent weight change
The patient is being encouraged to purchase a portable automatic blood pressure device so he can monitor his own blood pressure at home. What are some of the benefits of this? (Select all that apply.)
a. Blood pressures can be obtained if pulse rates become irregular. b. Patients can provide information about patterns to health care providers. c. Patients can actively participate in their treatment. d. Self-monitoring helps with compliance and treatment. e. The risk of obtaining an inaccurate reading is decreased.