A client who "closes her eyes" to the existence of her marital problems is using which of the following ego defense mechanisms?
Answer : denial
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A child is 3 hours postoperative, having had an open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of a type IV tibial fracture, which is now also casted. Which action by the nurse takes priority?
A. Assess neurovascular status every hour. B. Change IV pain medication to oral pills. C. Provide an ice bag for 30 minutes every hour. D. Teach parents about activity restrictions.
The function of protein in the body is to:
1. provide the main source of energy. 2. serve as a catalyst for fat catabolism. 3. slow the rate of digestion and absorption of nutrients. 4. furnish amino acids to build and repair tissue.
A parent tells the school nurse that she suspects that her adolescent child is abusing inhalants. Which of the following signs and symptoms would the nurse expect to see in this adolescent?
a. increased energy, decreased need for sleep, and increased activity b. aggressiveness or apathy, poor judgment, and neurological signs c. flu-like symptoms such as chills and fever, bones and muscles aching d. paranoia, isolating, delusional, and increase in appetite
A cough that brings up sputum is called a(n) ________ cough.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).