The defense mechanism that unconsciously allows pent-up emotions to be directed at someone or something that is less stressful than the primary source of the anxiety is:
A) Compensation
B) Identification
C) Repression
D) Displacement
D
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During a strenuous labor, the woman asks for some pain remedy for the sudden pain between her scapulae that seems to occur with every breath she takes. What is the best nursing action?
a. Give the pain remedy. b. Notify the charge nurse immediately. c. Turn the patient to her back and flex her knees. d. Suggest that the coach give her a back rub.
A patient has been prescribed lovastatin for a high cholesterol level. The nurse's teaching plan will include a basic explanation of how the drug produces its therapeutic effect
The nurse will explain that lovastatin lowers cholesterol levels because it A) is a hormone. B) is a bile-acid resin. C) inhibits cholesterol syntheses. D) consists of a fibric acid derivative.
The nurse has presented a community education class on recommended health screenings for women. Which statement about the Pap smear by a class member indicates that additional teaching is necessary?
1. "It is recommended for women 21 years of age and older." 2. "It diagnoses cervical cancer." 3. "Intercourse at a young age is a risk factor for an abnormal Pap smear." 4. "Detects abnormal cells."
A person with this style approaches a situation in a manner that seeks to creatively solve the problem with the belief that the process of working through the problem will strengthen relationships
Match the style of handling conflict with its description. a. Collaborative d. Forcing b. Compromise e. Avoidance c. Accommodative