types of defense mechanisms
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regression, reaction formation, projection, rationalization, displacement,
denial, altruism, sublimation
A patient diagnosed with terminal cancer says to the nurse "I'm going to die, and I
wish my family would stop hoping for a cure! I get so angry when they carry on like
this. After all, I'm the one who's dying." Which response by the nurse is therapeutic?
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"You're feeling angry that your family continues to hope for you to be
cured?"
,First American Psychiatric Nurse
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Linda Richards
Student blames failure on teacher being mean
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rationalization
uncomplicated grief
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normal grief, natural response to a loss
Verbalizing the implied
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Client: "I can't talk to you or anyone. It's a waste of time."
Nurse: "Do you feel that no one understands?"
,A nurse states to a client, "Things will look better tomorrow after a good night's sleep."
This is an example of which communication technique?
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The nontherapeutic technique of "giving false reassurance"
Person who cheats on a partner brings the partner a bouquet of roses
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Ungoing
Encouraging expression
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"What are your feelings in regard to...?"
"Does this contribute to your distress?"
General leads
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, Giving encouragement to continue
"Go on"
"And then"
"Tell me about it"
Put yourself in the patient's shoes and try to understand their feelings. For example, "I
understand how difficult this must be".
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Empathy
bargaining
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the client negotiates for more time or a cure
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who recently lost his spouse following lung
cancer. The client states, "No one understands. She was my life." Which of the
following responses is appropriate?
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This must be a difficult time for you
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regression, reaction formation, projection, rationalization, displacement,
denial, altruism, sublimation
A patient diagnosed with terminal cancer says to the nurse "I'm going to die, and I
wish my family would stop hoping for a cure! I get so angry when they carry on like
this. After all, I'm the one who's dying." Which response by the nurse is therapeutic?
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"You're feeling angry that your family continues to hope for you to be
cured?"
,First American Psychiatric Nurse
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Linda Richards
Student blames failure on teacher being mean
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rationalization
uncomplicated grief
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normal grief, natural response to a loss
Verbalizing the implied
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Client: "I can't talk to you or anyone. It's a waste of time."
Nurse: "Do you feel that no one understands?"
,A nurse states to a client, "Things will look better tomorrow after a good night's sleep."
This is an example of which communication technique?
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The nontherapeutic technique of "giving false reassurance"
Person who cheats on a partner brings the partner a bouquet of roses
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Ungoing
Encouraging expression
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"What are your feelings in regard to...?"
"Does this contribute to your distress?"
General leads
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, Giving encouragement to continue
"Go on"
"And then"
"Tell me about it"
Put yourself in the patient's shoes and try to understand their feelings. For example, "I
understand how difficult this must be".
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Empathy
bargaining
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the client negotiates for more time or a cure
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who recently lost his spouse following lung
cancer. The client states, "No one understands. She was my life." Which of the
following responses is appropriate?
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This must be a difficult time for you
