Using a logical-sounding excuse is known as ___________________________
ANS:
rationalization
It is the most frequently used defense mechanism. It is often seen when a logical-sounding excuse is used to cover up true thoughts and feelings.
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A patient who is also a nurse is being treated for anxiety with a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. She asks about the rationale for use of this agent rather than a benzodiazepine. Which of the following is the nurse's best response?
a. "Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are better for the control of bodily symp-toms than benzodiazepines." b. "Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors provide a more rapid and durable re-sponse to the uncomfortable anxiety symptoms." c. "Benzodiazepines currently have no role in the treatment of anxiety." d. "Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are better for reducing the cognitive and psychic symptoms of anxiety than benzodiazepines."
What is the best method for nurses to influence those in power?
a. Take an active role in institutional deci-sion-making b. Remain current with trends and issues in nursing c. Serve on hospital and community health-care committees d. Join unions
A/An ____________________ may be mounted over the head of the bed so the patient can pull on it to assist with repositioning and bed mobility.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
A client who describes his pain as 6 on a scale of 1 to 10 is classified as having which of the following?
A. Mild pain B. Mild to moderate pain C. Moderate to severe pain D. Very severe pain