Which of the following is the result of the appropriate use of coping mechanisms?
A) Maintenance of psychobiologic equilibrium
B) Psychological growth
C) Altered body functions or symptoms
D) Restored biologic functions
B
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A) The patient has a narrowed airway. B) The patient has pneumonia. C) The patient needs physiotherapy. D) The patient has a hemothorax.
A client wants to visit family members who live in Asia but has a fear of flying. Which strategy is an appropriate treatment option for this client?
A) Cognitive restructuring B) The use of antianxiety medication C) Meditation D) Physical exercise
A patient with chronic pain tells the nurse that she "rarely sleeps more than 3 hours a night." The nurse recognizes that this patient is at risk for developing which health problem?
1. chronic insomnia 2. depression 3. high pain tolerance 4. adult attention deficit disorder
The nursing supervisor states, "I really don't have the time to delegate this assignment to a nurse manager. I can do it faster!" What does this statement suggest?
1. The nursing supervisor's job description needs to be redefined. 2. The process of delegation is too time-consuming. 3. The nurse supervisor does not have time to delegate. 4. There is a lack of confidence in the staff.