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formula1 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A client tells the nurse that she will learn how to use the blood glucose machine some other time since she has to plan her children's holiday events first.

The nurse realizes the client is demonstrating which cognitive indication of stress? 1. Problem solving
2. Structuring
3. Self-control
4. Suppression

Question 2

During a class for teens, a participant admits to frequently overindulging in numerous activities, including eating.

The teenager questions whether there is an increased likelihood of becoming addicted to alcohol as a result of having an addictive personality.. What information should be provided to the client? 1. There are no data to support the existence of an addictive personality.
2. Addiction to alcohol is due to heredity and has nothing to do with personality.
3. There is no relationship between addiction and personalities who are prone to overindulgence..
4. The client is not at an advanced enough age to make this determination.

tennis14576 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

4. Suppression

Rationale:
The client is demonstrating suppression, which is the conscious and willful act of putting a thought or feeling out of mind. The client is focusing on her children's needs and not the need to learn how to use the blood glucose machine. Problem solving involves thinking through the threatening situation, using specific steps to arrive at a solution. Structuring is the arrangement or manipulation of a situation so that threatening events do not occur. Self-control is assuming a manner and facial expression that convey a sense of being in control or in charge.

Answer to Question 2

1. There are no data to support the existence of an addictive personality.

Rationale:
There are no data to support the existence of an addictive personality, although individuals who become addicted to substances frequently display an affinity for engaging in risky behaviors. Certain personality traits are associated with risk-taking behaviors and addiction. There is a relationship between personality type and addiction. Age does not play a factor in this scenario.