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SO00

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on: Jul 19, 2018
A nurse interviews a person abducted and raped at gunpoint by an unknown assailant. The person says, I can't talk about it. Nothing happened. I have to forget What is the person's present coping strategy?
 
  a. Somatic reaction
  b. Repression
  c. Projection
  d. Denial

Question 2

A person was abducted and raped at gunpoint. The nurse observes this victim is confused, talks rapidly in disconnected phrases, and is unable to concentrate or make simple decisions. What is the patient's level of anxiety?
 
  a. Weak
  b. Mild
  c. Moderate
  d. Severe


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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The patient's statements reflect the use of the ego defense mechanism denial. This mechanism may be unconsciously used to protect the person from the emotionally overwhelming reality of rape. The patient's statements do not reflect somatic symptoms, repression, or projection.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Anxiety is the result of a personal threat to the victim's safety and security. In this case, the patient's symptoms of rapid, dissociated speech, confusion, and indecisiveness indicate severe anxiety. Weak is not a level of anxiety. Mild and moderate levels of anxiety allow the patient to function at a higher level.


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