Answer to Question 1
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Denial is the unconscious refusal to admit an unacceptable idea or behavior, as shown in this example. Compensation refers to covering a weakness by overemphasizing a desirable trait. Intellectualization involves using a logical explanation without expressing emotion or affect. Reaction formation is a conscious behavior that is the opposite of an unconscious feeling.
Answer to Question 2
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Therapeutic communication occurs with the purpose of helping patients. It is patient-centered, structured, and goal-directed. It is not expected to meet the needs of the nurse or to include mutual self-disclosure. These are characteristics of social communication. The nurse maintains objectivity, rather than emotional distance.
Critical thinking involves analysis in which the nurse examines patient data available from a variet
Patient conditions not appropriate for elctronic blood pressure measurement
Inspecting a patient’s ear during a physical examination.
A physical therapist helping the patient on parallel bars.
Chest x-ray of lung cancer; cancer is seen on the left side.