Defense mechanisms like humor and substitution might best be described as
A. temporary means of coping.
B. effective solutions to minor problems.
C. personality characteristics.
D. age-specific responses to stress.
A. temporary means of coping.
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While working in a long-term care facility, the LPN provides nitroglycerin topical (Nitro-Bid) in paste form for a client twice each day. The nurse should caution the client that which of the following side effects may be noted? (Select all that apply.)
A. Constipation B. Flushing C. Headache D. Dizziness when changing position E. Dry cough
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. The majority of fatal falls involve people between 18 and 25 years of age. 2. For every 4 feet that a ladder extends up a wall, the ladder base should be placed 1 foot away from the wall. 3. Burns are the leading cause of death in fires. 4. The most common type of poisoning by gas is carbon monoxide poisoning. 5. The Heimlich maneuver for a choking adult involves blows to the upper back.
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A. MAO-B inhibitor B. dopamine receptor agonist C. COMT inhibitor D. anticholinergic drug E. DOPA decarboxylase inhibitor