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Caiter2013

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on: Jul 23, 2018
The wife of a client on hospice at home is diagnosed with caregiver burden. Which of the following best describes this syndrome?
 
  A) Prolonged stress from caring for a family member at home
  B) Inability to provide competent care for a family member
  C) Insufficient funds to pay for medical care of a family member
  D) Effect of the illness causing stress in siblings

Question 2

A man has noticed bright red blood in his bowel movements for over a month. He says to himself, Oh, it's just my hemorrhoids. What defense mechanism is the man using?
 
  A) Rationalization
  B) Repression
  C) Denial
  D) Compensation


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
Caring for a family member at home for long periods can cause prolonged stress. Called caregiver burden, this stress response includes chronic fatigue, sleep problems, and an increased incidence of stress-related illnesses, such as high blood pressure and heart disease.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
When using denial as a defense mechanism, an individual is refusing to acknowledge the presence of a condition that is disturbing.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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