Author Question: Marion, a 25-year-old patient who lives with her parents, explains to the nurse at the community ... (Read 140 times)

big1devin · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Marion, a 25-year-old patient who lives with her parents, explains to the nurse at the community clinic, I really don't need to talk to anyone, even my parents. The patient expresses that she is too busy and does not have the time to sit and talk.

The nurse recognizes that the client is most likely using the defense mechanism known as:
A.
Conversion reaction.
B.
Avoidance.
C.
Isolation.
D.
Denial.

Question 2

Joy has just experienced her fifth spontaneous abortion. She is unable to understand why this is happening to her. Joy voices her anger toward her physician and the nurses, accusing them of incompetence. Assessing the situation, the nurse recognizes that

A.
Conversion reaction.
B.
Displacement.
C.
Denial.
D.
Regression.

kmb352 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The person is avoiding situations that may open up feelings.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Displacement is transferring anger and hostility to another person or object that is perceived less powerful.