Author Question: A young mother tells the nurse, I can't stop smoking. That is what I do to make myself feel better. ... (Read 23 times)

piesebel · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A young mother tells the nurse, I can't stop smoking. That is what I do to make myself feel better. What is the term used to describe this behavior?

A) defense mechanism B) coping mechanism C) caregiver burden D) crisis

Question 2

A nurse documents the following on a patient chart: patient manifests difficulties with spatial orientation, memory language, and changes in personality. What state of arousal/awareness does this describe?

A) delirium B) dementia C) confusion D) locked-in syndrome