According to psychoanalytic theory, treatment of symptoms should ...

[darbym82]

According to psychoanalytic theory, treatment of symptoms should involve which nursing action?
 
  A. Modifying client behaviors by manipulating the environment
  B. Expressing empathy and presenting reality
  C. Encouraging the client to note cause and effects of actions
  D. Recognizing and discussing the client's use of ego defense mechanisms

Question 2

A father of a 5-year-old demeans and curses at his child for disobedience. In turn, when upset, the child uses swear words in kindergarten.
 
  A school nurse recognizes this behavior as unsuccessful completion of which stage of development according to Peplau?
 
  A. Learning to count on others
  B. Learning to delay satisfaction
  C. Identifying oneself
  D. Developing skills in participation

[kescobar@64]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
From a psychoanalytic perspective, understanding the use of ego defense mechanisms is important in making determinations about maladaptive behaviors, in planning care for clients to assist in creating change, or in helping clients accept themselves as unique individuals.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The nurse should identify that the child using swear words in kindergarten has not successfully completed the identifying oneself stage according to Peplau's interpersonal theory. During this stage of early childhood, a child learns to structure self-concept by observing how others interact with him or her.

[darbym82]

TYSM

[zacnyjessica]

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