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student77

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A patient frequently asks the nurse for extra snacks, implying more willingness to talk if these items are provided. The nurse should assess this behavior as:
 
  a. typical of transference reactions.
  b. indicative of feelings of insecurity.
  c. reflecting resistance to involvement.
  d. testing the nurse's clinical competence.

Question 2

The client feels unwell. She knows that she would be better off if she rested today but important matters at work are waiting. She stops at the drugstore on her way to work and purchases several over-the-counter cold remedies.
 
  Her behaviors are related to the stage of the illness experience called 1. symptom experience.
  2. medical care contact.
  3. assuming the sick role.
  4. dependent patient role.


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Hikerman221

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Patients often unconsciously use testing behaviors to determine whether the nurse is able to set limits or will abandon them if they behave in an unlikable way.

Answer to Question 2

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First stage of the illness experience


student77

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

kusterl

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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