A young married woman is attracted to a male coworker. To counteract these feelings, she tells the boss she can't work with him. The defense mechanism used here is _________________
ANS:
avoidance
Unconsciously staying away from events or situations that might open feelings of aggression or anxiety.
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A patient is prescribed salmeterol with dosage on a 4 to 6 hour schedule for treatment of exercise-induced asthma. What is the recommended dosing schedule of asthma experts regarding this drug?
A) 30 minutes before exercise to prevent dyspnea during exercise B) Every 15 minutes during exercise to prevent dyspnea C) As needed to treat or prevent dyspnea during exercise D) Every 1 to 2 hours to treat or prevent dyspnea during exercise
Which of the following characteristics refers to qualitative nursing research design? Select all that apply
A) The focus is to develop a rich understanding of a phenomenon. B) Researchers strive to eliminate extraneous variables. C) It is critical to maintain constancy of conditions. D) Most studies are retrospective.
The primary role of the nurse in pain management is to advocate for the client by
A. Assessing the client to determine his or her pain score B. Believing the client's report of pain C. Giving pain medications as ordered D. Notifying the physician if the medication is not working
Indoor air quality is a growing public concern because of the rise in asthma incidence in the United States. If a nurse wanted more information on indoor air quality, which of the follow-ing Web sites would be most helpful?
1. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) 2. The American Lung Association 3. "Right to Know" 4. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)