A wellness instructor who lectures on love and happiness but who is actually an abusive husband is using the defense mechanisms of ___________________
ANS:
sublimation
Unacceptable traits or characteristics are diverted into acceptable traits or characteristics.
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Which of the following should the nurse do to assist an unstable infant with supraventricular tachycardia? (Select all that apply.)
1. Apply of ice to the face 2. Administer intravenous adenosine 3. Administer intravenous amiodarone 4. Prepare for cardioversion 5. Roll the baby onto the stomach
The nurse plans client teaching for home oxygen therapy at 3 L/min. Which does the nurse choose for the outcome of client teaching?
1. Use a small E tank for all-day trips. 2. Secure oxygen tanks inside of a car. 3. Turn off oxygen to light cigarettes. 4. Keep a fire extinguisher within reach.
The nurse administers a vaccine to a child. What is the best understanding of the nurse as it relates to the manufacture of this vaccine?
1. The vaccine is produced by natural plant extracts in the laboratory. 2. The vaccine is naturally produced in animal cells or microorganisms. 3. The vaccine is produced by a combination of animal and plant products. 4. The vaccine is most commonly synthesized in a laboratory.
A nurse psychotherapist works with an anxious, dependent patient. The therapeutic strategy most consistent with the framework of psychoanalytic psychotherapy is:
a. emphasizing medication compliance b. identifying the patient's strengths and assets c. offering psychoeducational materials and groups d. focusing on feelings developed by the patient toward the nurse