After finding the patient with diabetes eating candy, the nurse reminds the patient that the candy will elevate blood sugar levels. The patient's response is: It's only a little bit, and it won't do anything.
The nurse recognizes the use of a defense mechanism called: a. conversion.
b. denial.
c. repression.
d. regression.
Question 2
When evaluating the effectiveness of new or revised therapies for pain relief, the nurse should:
a. observe the patient performing activities of daily living.
b. observe the patient's facial expressions.
c. frequently assess subjective data.
d. perform evaluation of outcome goals.
Patient education
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