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Chloeellawright

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The nurse is assessing an older adult who has been recently admitted to the long-term care facility.
 
  The resident has become active in the facility, goes to every activity, carefully makes her bed every day, does jigsaw puzzles, and chats with tablemates at mealtime. What defense mechanism is the resident exhibiting?
  a. Projection
  b. Rationalization
  c. Intellectualization
  d. Substitution

Question 2

What is a positive effect of mild stress?
 
  a. Indecision
  b. Excessive alertness
  c. Inability to focus
  d. Ineffective in problem solving


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ttt030911

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Substitution prompts the person to substitute activity to reduce stress, a healthy and helpful mechanism.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Mild stress allows the person to be hyperalert, focused, and able to learn and solve problems. As stress increases, these abilities deteriorate.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Excellent

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