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A client hates her mother because of childhood neglect.
The nurse determines which client statement represents
the use of the defense mechanism of reaction formation?
A. "I don't like to talk about my relationship with my
mother."
B. "My mother hates me."
C. "I have a very wonderful mother whom I love very
much."
,D. "My mom always loved my sister more than she loved
me."
C
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2
A widow of 23 years has not removed any of her
husband's possessions including his slippers beside their
bed. Which pathological grief response is being exhibited
by this client?
A. Inhibited grief response
B. Prolonged grief response
C. Delayed grief response
D. Distorted grief response
B
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3
A nurse is conducting an assertiveness training class.
Which of the following characteristics of assertive
behavior should the nurse include?
A. Eye contact should be steady and continuous.
B. Invasion of intimate space can be interpreted as
assertive behavior.
, C. While interacting, individuals should turn slightly away
from the other person.
D. The facial expression is congruent with the verbal
message.
D
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4
Two clients disagree on what movie to watch during free
activity time. One client says to the other, "I would like to
watch the comedy instead of the murder mystery." The
nurse recognizes this as which form of communication
response pattern?
A. Nonassertive
B. Assertive
C. Aggressive
D. Passive-Aggressive
B
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5
The unit manager needs to meet with a client who is
exhibiting escalating hostility. Which would be the most
appropriate location for the nurse to meet with this client?