MC A client with the diagnosis of cancer of the liver says, "Oh, there's nothing really wrong with me. I've just been working hard." This reaction, according to Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, is called
A. Defense mechanism.
B. Denial.
C. Rationalization.
D. Anxiety.
B
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a. question the patient about the presence of the murmur. b. note it in the chart as this is always a nor-mal finding for an older adult. c. contact the medical provider as this is an abnormal finding. d. immediately implement emergency inter-ventions.
Which of the following concepts should the nurse use to guide community health programming on herpes simplex virus (HSV)?
A) HSV-1 and HSV-2 are only transmitted when symptoms are present. B) Only HSV-2 is transmitted through contact with bodily fluids. C) HSV-1 is most commonly associated with cold sores around the mouth. D) One out of three individuals between 14 and 49 years of age have been exposed to HSV.
The Joint Commission (TJC) is a voluntary accrediting agency that is nationally recognized for its performance standards. A hospital accredited by the agency will most likely experience which outcome?
a. Improved patient outcomes b. Dedicated staff c. Higher salaries d. Loss of practicing physicians
An athlete who consumes more protein than the body actually needs, or uses, will store that excess protein as
a. muscles b. fat c. glycogen d. glucose