The nurse is supportive when an attempt at adaptation fails and knows that the most likely result will be:
a. depression.
b. anger.
c. frustration.
d. anxiety.
D
When adaptive behavior fails, anxiety increases.
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Then completing nursing care for a client, the nurse should complete an incident report if which of the following situations occurs during care of this client?
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1. After removing the old pouch in all instances 2. Before removing the old pouch in all instances 3. Before removing the old pouch whenever possible 4. After removing the old pouch whenever possible
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