A psychiatric nurse intern states, This client's use of defense ...

[SGallaher96]

A psychiatric nurse intern states, This client's use of defense mechanisms should be eliminated. Which is a correct evaluation of this nurse's statement?
 
  1. Defense mechanisms can be appropriate responses to stress and need not be eliminated.
  2. Defense mechanisms are a maladaptive attempt of the ego to manage anxiety and should always be eliminated.
  3. Defense mechanisms, used by individuals with weak ego integrity, should be discouraged and not eliminated.
  4. Defense mechanisms cause disintegration of the ego and should be fostered and encouraged.

Question 2

Which client should the nurse anticipate to be most receptive to psychiatric treatment?
 
  1. A Jewish, female social worker.
  2. A Baptist, homeless male.
  3. A Catholic, black male.
  4. A Protestant, Swedish business executive.

[anoriega3]

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: The nurse should determine that defense mechanisms can be appropriate during times of stress. The client with no defense mechanisms may have a lower tolerance for stress, thus leading to anxiety disorders. Defense mechanisms should be confronted when they impede the client from developing healthy coping skills.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale: The nurse should anticipate that the client of Jewish culture would place a high importance on preventative health care and would consider mental health as equally important as physical health. Women are also more likely to seek treatment for mental health problems than men.

[SGallaher96]

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[anoriega3]

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