A nurse is caring for a client who has suffered a stress-related myocardial infarction. Which client statement is indicative of a readiness to learn about the role of stress in physical illness?
A) I just need to take my blood pressure medication religiously.
B) What's this mumbo-jumbo about deep breathing?
C) My father had six heart attacks and survived them all. I plan to do the same.
D) I eat well and exercise. What else do you think could have led to my heart attack?
Question 2
A nurse is reviewing documentation in a client's chart that was recorded by a nurse on the previous shift. The nurse on the previous shift noted, The client uses avoidance as a defense mechanism when asked about his abusive childhood.
How should the oncoming nurse interpret this documentation?
A) Defense mechanisms are used by all individuals, are not necessarily maladaptive, and may not warrant elimination.
B) Defense mechanisms are a maladaptive attempt of the ego to manage excess anxiety.
C) Defense mechanisms are used by individuals with weak ego integrity.
D) Defense mechanisms cause disintegration of the ego and should be avoided.
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