A patient tells the nurse, "I'll let you do whatever you think is best for me." The patient does very little independently without calling for assistance. The nurses conclude that the patient is demonstrating which personality characteristic?
a. Acceptance
b. Sense of control
c. Coping
d. Dependence
ANS: D
A
The person demonstrating acceptance will acknowledge the situation.
B
The person demonstrating sense of control would be actively seeking ways to manage the situation.
C
The person who is coping is looking to decrease the threat in the situation or to increase his or her resources to deal with the threat.
D
Some people assume a passive attitude and rely on others to care for them. This can occur with or without illness.
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