Which of the following behaviors is associated with the defense mechanism of displacement?
A) After having a hard time at work, an individual comes home and yells at his spouse
B) the patient refuses to speak about the problem with the nurse
C) the individual takes on more responsibility at home
D) the patient does not believe that he has an addiction
A) After having a hard time at work, an individual comes home and yells at his spouse
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A) Strong exercise tolerance B) Exhalation volume is normal C) Healthy lung volumes D) Obstructive lung disease
An important trait seen in a nurse who is effective in caring for the terminally ill is emotional maturity. Which statement by a nurse shows this maturity?
a. "I cry for a client when I'm alone but never when I'm with them." b. "My job is to create a 'good death' for my clients." c. "This is a stressful job and it isn't something just any nurse can do." d. "My clients are the best part of this emotionally draining job."
________ is administered using subcutaneous injections to treat chronic myelogenous leukemia.
A. Actimmune B. Infergen C. Neupogen D. Roferon-A
When taking the Daily Spiritual Experiences Scale, a client says the word "God" in the scale is bothersome. Which response by the nurse would be most helpful in encouraging a client to complete the scale?
A) "Substitute whatever word you prefer that would represent the divine or holy." B) "You can skip those questions and answer only those you are comfortable with." C) "Don't be concerned about the wording, just answer the best way you know how." D) "It is to leave out any question that contains the word "'God.'"