According to Reichard, Livson, and Peterson, a client is classified as an "armored man." Which personality description led to this classification?
1. Rigid and stable, presenting a strong silent front
2. Passive-dependent individuals who lean on others for support
3. Aggressiveness is common, as is suspicion of others
4. Animosity is turned inward on themselves
1
Rationale: In a classic study by Reichard, Livson, and Peterson, the personalities of older men were classified into five major categories according to their patterns of adjustment to aging. Armored men have well-integrated defense mechanisms, which serve as adequate protection. Rigid and stable, they present a strong silent front and often rely on activity as an expression of their continuing independence.
You might also like to view...
A patient living in the United States for 10 years is distressed about not "fitting in" with American society. What aspects of acculturation will the nurse discuss with this patient?
A. Socialization B. Acculturation C. Assimilation D. Ethnicity E. Heritage consistency
A terminally ill patient, in severe pain, asks a nurse to help her die. What must the nurse consider morally, ethically, and professionally before answering the patient?
A) ANA Code for Nurses, ethical and professional standards B) own personal moral and ethical values and standards C) hospital or agency procedures and protocols D) Medical Code of Ethics, belief in active euthanasia
If a patient is requiring six rescue doses for breakthrough pain in a 24-hour period, what would be an appropriate intervention?
a. Increase the dose of the baseline long-acting medication. b. Increase the dose of the rescue short-acting medication. c. Switch to a different short-acting rescue medication. d. Do nothing, because this is appropriate and the patient's pain is well controlled.
What research methodology is most often used when a researcher uses the theory of Margaret Newman?
A) Quantitative B) Qualitative C) Mixed D) Quantitative and qualitative are used equally.