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Tazate · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A student goes to a party the night before a test and then fails the exam

After seeing the score, the student slams a book on the table and says, I have to work so much and have no time to study. It wouldn't matter anyway because the teacher is unreasonable. The nurse identifies use of which defense mechanisms? Select all that apply.
a. Denial
b. Compensation
c. Rationalization
d. Projection
e. Displacement
f. Reaction formation

Question 2

A patient playing pool with another patient throws down the pool cue and begins swearing. The nurse should initially intervene by

a. asking other patients to leave the room.
b. calling for assistance to restrain the patient.
c. suggesting a time-out in the patient's room.
d. restating rules of the milieu related to swearing.

aloop · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C, D, E
The student slams down the book, displacing anger, rationalizes (makes excuses), and projects blame onto the teacher. Compensation involves making up for a perceived weakness by emphasizing a desirable trait. Projection refers to blaming others or attributing unacceptable thoughts or behaviors to others. Reaction formation involves doing the opposite of an unacceptable desire.

Answer to Question 2

C
Suggesting a time-out in the patient's room is often an effective initial strategy, because it permits the patient to go to an area with fewer stimuli. It also removes the patient from other patients who are at risk for injury if the patient's behavior escalates. Restating the rules of the milieu does not help the patient diffuse the anger. Removing other patients is unnecessary unless the patient's behavior escalates.