When an individual uses psychological strategies to cope with stressors in an attempt to decrease anxiety, this person is using a __________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
defense mechanism
Most defense mechanisms, also called ego mechanisms, are used by most people at some time. Defense mechanisms are not a problem unless they become the only coping skills used by an individual.
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A patient is newly diagnosed with arthritis of the cervical vertebrae. The nurse plans to assess which type of joint?
1. Spheroidal 2. Synovial 3. Fibrous 4. Cartilaginous
This style views relationships as most important. A person with this style willingly releases his or her goals for the sake of the relationship. He or she avoids conflict at all costs
Match the style of handling conflict with its description. a. Collaborative d. Forcing b. Compromise e. Avoidance c. Accommodative
A patient has been taking griseofulvin for 4 weeks to treat a tineal capitis infection. The primary care NP notes improvement but not complete cure. The NP should:
a. obtain a culture and change to ketoconazole. b. add a topical antifungal cream and refill the griseofulvin prescription for 2 weeks. c. renew the prescription after obtaining renal, liver, and hematopoietic tests. d. prescribe griseofulvin for 4 more weeks and then re-evaluate the infection.