Researchers have found that it is the ______ of a recent life event that determines a person's emotional or psychologic reaction to it
a. Memory
b. Perception
c. Expectation
d. Degree of trauma
ANS: B
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1. Adhere strictly to standard precaution techniques 2. Dispense prescribed anti-infective medication as ordered 3. Monitor the client regularly for exacerbation of the sinus infection 4. Review lab work daily to determine the presence of increased white cell count