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JMatthes

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on: Jul 11, 2018
When a patient is experiencing a panic attack, how should the nurse best assist the patient?
 
  a. Assist with reality orientation
  b. Aid in decision making
  c. Assist with rational thought
  d. Coach in deep breathing

Question 2

After finding the patient with diabetes eating candy, the nurse reminds the patient that the candy will elevate blood sugar levels. The patient's response is: It's only a little bit, and it won't do anything. Which defense mechanism is the patient using
 
  a. Conversion
  b. Denial
  c. Repression
  d. Regression


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jennafosdick

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

ANS: D
Coaching in relaxation techniques such as deep breathing is an effective intervention for a patient who is experiencing a panic attack.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The patient is using denial as a defense mechanism. Reality is denied.


JMatthes

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

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