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lracut11

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The nurse is talking with a woman who has been told she will never be able to bear children. The woman states, I have decided to adopt a baby, because there are so many children in the world who need the kind of home I could provide a child.
 
   The nurse recognizes this woman is using the defense mechanism of: A) rationalization. B) displacement. C) compensation. D) denial.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a teenaged client who informs the nurse that she is being sexually molested by her teacher. The teenager begs the nurse not to tell anyone. The nurse's best response would be:
 
  A) I think we should call your mother and see what she advises you to do. B) I am required to respect your right to privacy, but I strongly encourage you to tell the police. You shouldn't continue to allow this to happen. C) Do you really want to let this pedophile continue to get away with this type of activity? D) I respect your desire for confidentiality, but I am legally required to report this information to the local authorities.



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

D



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