A driving instructor runs through a red light while answering his cell phone. When pulled over by a police officer, he explains to the officer that he was distracted by the vehicle behind him for being too close for the speed limit
He was concerned that it would have hit him if he had applied his brakes when the light turned yellow. This is an example of the defense mechanism of ____________________. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
rationalization
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A patient has been treated for migraines on an ongoing basis and the care provider has just prescribed sumatriptan. Which of the following is the priority intervention for patient education?
A) "You might get dizzy and lightheaded after you take sumatriptan, but this is normal." B) "It's important that you never take Tylenol within 12 hours of sumatriptan." C) "Make sure that you stop taking ergotamine before you get this prescription filled." D) "You will likely experience a brief worsening of your migraine before this drug relieves the pain."
What is known as the last stage in the life cycle?
a. Expectant stage b. Senescence stage c. Establishment stage d. Disengagement stage
The nurse recognizes that the rehabilitation process involves the efforts of various disciplines. The focus of rehabilitation is to build on which area?
a. A person's losses b. A person's long-term plans c. A person's drives d. A person's abilities
A patient says that his condition must be getting worse since he was receiving 10 mg morphine sulfate through the IV for pain but now is prescribed Demerol 50 mg by mouth at home. How should the nurse respond to this patient?
1. "Oral doses need to be higher than those given through an IV. It does not mean your condition is worse." 2. "The doctor is making sure that you do not have any pain once you go home." 3. "I will get the doctor so he can explain what is going on with your condition." 4. "All patients have more pain when they go home so the doctor is making sure you have enough medication."