John failed a test that everyone else in the class passed. He says that the questions were unfair and that is why he failed. This is an example of

a. projection
b. compensation
c. displacement
d. conversion reaction


a. projection

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When Y.W. is agitated, which of the following interventions would be most helpful?

a. Placing him in a solitary, quiet room b. Asking him to share his feelings verbally c. Ignoring his behavior until he is more calm d. Medicating him with an as-needed sedative

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The nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing acute inflammation. How many days should the nurse educate the client to expect symptoms to persist?

1. 7 to 14 days 2. 8 to 10 days 3. 5 to 7 days 4. 15 to 18 days

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Which of the following patients is most in need of discharge planning?

A. 29-year-old mother with a healthy newborn B. 59-year-old patient after appendectomy C. 43-year-old patient with heart failure D. 56-year-old patient after hysterectomy

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