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Jipu 123

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The nurse is aware that the use of a defense mechanism is a normal response to stress and only becomes problematic if the patient:
 
  a. uses more than one defense mechanism at a time.
  b. uses the defense mechanism longer than 1 week.
  c. uses the defense mechanism excessively.
  d. uses the defense mechanism until a more durable coping mechanism is formed.

Question 2

The 80-year-old man who has recently become widowed, moved into a long-term care facility, and had to quit driving complains of fatigue and is irritable when questioned about his health. The nurse should:
 
  a. suggest he take a daytime nap and go to bed early.
  b. report the complaints as expected adjustments to relocation.
  c. approach him to talk about his perceptions related to his relocation.
  d. suggest that he find some quiet time in the facility's library and read a book.


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T4T

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

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C


Jipu 123

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Wow, this really help

ultraflyy23

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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