The nurse is wondering why Martha continually picks at her clothing and dusts herself off before walking. One way to assess the purpose of her behavior is to
1. ask her about it.
2. do research in a psychiatric text.
3. ask her family to explain her actions.
4. review her old psychiatric medical records.
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Many clients will share themselves when they have trust and someone is willing to take the time to listen.
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1. adaptive coping. 2. maladaptive coping. 3. stress. 4. defense mechanisms.
A patient's call light goes unanswered. The person's son finds the patient lying on sheets soaked with urine. This is:
a. Neglect b. Emotional abuse c. Physical abuse d. Malpractice