Author Question: Which is an example of the ego defense mechanism of regression? A. A mother blames the teacher ... (Read 73 times)

geoffrey · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Which is an example of the ego defense mechanism of regression?

A. A mother blames the teacher for her child's failure in school.B. A teenager becomes hysterical after seeing a friend killed in a car accident.C. A woman wants to marry a man exactly like her beloved father.
D. An adult throws a temper tantrum when he does not get his own way.

Question 2

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which situation on an inpatient psychiatric unit would require priority intervention by a nurse?

A. A client rudely complaining about limited visiting hours
B. A client exhibiting aggressive behavior toward another client
C. A client stating that no one cares
D. A client verbalizing feelings of failure

jharrington11 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Regression is the retreating to an earlier level of development and the comfort measures associated with that level of functioning.

Answer to Question 2

B
The nurse should immediately intervene when a client exhibits aggressive behavior toward another client. Safety and security are considered lower-level needs according to Maslow's hierarchy of needs and must be fulfilled before other, higher-level needs can be met. Clients who complain, have feelings of failure, or state that no one cares are struggling with higher-level needs such as the need for love and belonging or the need for self-esteem.