According to Freud's psychosexual theory, the ego has several functions. The primary function of the ego is to:
A. serve as the source of instinctual drives.
B. stimulate psychic energy.
C. operate as a conscience that controls unacceptable drives.
D. test reality and direct behavior.
Answer: D. test reality and direct behavior.
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Which of the following are examples of intentional torts that may occur in the health care field (select all that apply)?
a. Slip and fall in the hospital cafeteria b. Patient restrained by the neck utilizing the nurse's arm c. Ovary removal against the patient's signed consent d. Restraining a patient without a physician's order e. Hospital-acquired pressure ulcer
The client suspected to have myasthenia gravis is about to undergo the Tensilon (edropho-nium chloride) test. What drug should the nurse have available for complications of this test?
A. Epinephrine B. Atropine sulfate C. Diphenhydramine D. Neostigmine bromide
A psychiatric nurse clinician on an inpatient unit plans to lead a special-problems group for withdrawn patients. Which information will be of most assistance as the nurse prepares for this assignment?
a. Inpatient groups rarely have a lasting beneficial effect. b. Inpatient groups have short-term, goal-oriented sessions. c. Inpatient groups are helpful for patients with verbal skills. d. Inpatient groups facilitate insight into deeply rooted life issues.
A patient with leukemia begins to have seizures. The nurse realizes that the onset of seizure activity is because of
1. pancytopenia. 2. malignant cell expansion. 3. hemodynamic instability. 4. infiltration into the central nervous system.