NUR 374 Ch. 1 FA Davis

After interacting with the partner of a client who has terminal cancer, the nurse anticipates that the client is experiencing denial. Which statement made by the caregiver supports the nurse’s conclusion?

A client is retreating to an earlier level of development in response to stress. Which ego defense mechanism does the nurse suspect in this client?

Which physiological activity occurs at the initial stage of stress during the “fight-or-flight” syndrome?

While communicating with a client, the nurse finds that the client is unable to remember anything about her sexual assault when she was 15 years old. Which ego defense mechanism does the nurse suspect in this client?

A client tells the nurse, “I drink because it’s the only way I can deal with my bad marriage and my worse job.” What does the nurse understand from the client’s statement?

Which emotional symptoms help the nurse to identify that a client is experiencing severe anxiety? Select all that apply.

A client who is depressed about a pending divorce proceeding tells the nurse, “I just don’t want to talk about the divorce. There’s nothing I can do about it anyway.” Which ego defense mechanism does the nurse suspect in this client?

The nurse is teaching a group of student nurses about learning abilities in clients with different levels of anxiety. Which statement made by a student nurse indicates effective teaching?

Which biological responses occur at the sustained response stage of stress during the “fight-or-flight” response? Select all that apply.

Which response by the student indicates effective learning regarding the physiological response occurring during the initial stage of stress during “fight-or-flight” syndrome?

A client claims to be the messenger of God, drapes himself in a blanket, “performs miracles” on other clients, and integrates the beliefs and values of Jesus Christ into his own ego structure. Which type of ego defense mechanism would the nurse suspect in this client?

The nurse is teaching a group of student nurses about disorders in which the characteristic symptoms are manifested as physical symptoms. Which disorders should the nurse include in the teaching plan? Select all that apply.

While caring for a client with anxiety, the nurse finds that the client is unable to comprehend even simple directions. On further evaluation, the nurse finds hyperactive nature and bizarre behavior in the client. Which type of anxiety does the nurse suspect in this client?

Which hormone plays an important role in maintaining the basmetabolic rate?

What are the coping mechanisms adopted by a client to relieve mild anxiety? Select all that apply.

Which biological response occurs at the initial stage of stress during “fight-or-flight” syndrome?

To find relief from anxiety, a client tells the nurse, “Sorry, I did not take my medication today; my mother did not remind me to take it.” Which defense mechanism does the nurse suspect from the client’s statement?

Place the stages of Selye’s general adaptation syndrome in order.

a. Stage of exhaustion
b. Stage of resistance
c. Alarm reaction stage

The nurse develops a plan of care for a client experiencing grief. Which intervention should the nurse include to assist the client in adaptation to the normal mourning process?

The registered nurse is teaching student nurses the various stages of general adaptation syndrome. Which statement by the registered nurse can be categorized under the alarm reaction stage?

Following a recent mastectomy, the female client states “I am upset that I feel less feminine than before the mastectomy.” Which statement by the nurse best explains the client’s experience and needs?

The nurse provides care for a client who experiences decreased attention span and decreased ability to concentrate along with restlessness and increased muscular tension. Based on the current data, which stage of Peplau’s levels of anxiety does the nurse document?

The nurse provides care for a client who is experiencing grief. Which client statement indicates a need for intervention by the nurse? Select all t

Which characteristic does the healthy or self-actualized individual exhibit, according to Maslow?

A client tells the nurse, “My family members hate me.” On further communication with the client, the nurse finds that the client shows no emotion while talking about their family; instead, the client tries to provide a rationale for their family members’ feelings. Which ego defense mechanism does the nurse suspect in this client?

Which psychotic response may the nurse observe in a client during the panic anxiety stage?

The nurse provides emergency care for a client who sustained injuries in a fire accident. The client reports palpitations and a headache. Based on this data, which stage of anxiety should the nurse include in the client’s plan of care?

The nurse provides care for a client who experiences decreased attention span and decreased ability to concentrate along with restlessness and increased muscular tension. Based on the current data, which stage of Peplau’s levels of anxiety does the nurse document?

Which physical characteristics may be noticed in a client with severe anxiety? Select all that apply.

A client with mild anxiety tells the nurse, “I am disabled and unable to participate in sports. However, I am a great scholar.” Which ego defense mechanism does the nurse suspect in this client?

The nurse provides care to a client who was involved in an automobile accident in which the other passengers did not survive. The client is unable to remember anything about the traumatic event. Based on this data, which ego defense mechanism does the nurse include in the client’s plan of care?

The nurse provides care for a client who is diagnosed with alcohol use disorder and blames the spouse for the excessive drinking. Which ego defense mechanism should the nurse include in the client’s plan of care?

Which stage of anxiety is associated with incoherent speech and ineffective communication?

The nurse anticipates that a client is showing the displacement type of ego defense mechanism. Which statement made by the client’s caregiver supports the nurse’s assumption?

Which symptoms are commonly observed in a client with psychosis? Select all that apply

A client tells the nurse, “My family members hate me.” On further communication with the client, the nurse finds that the client shows no emotion while talking about their family; instead, the client tries to provide a rationale for their family members’ feelings. Which ego defense mechanism does the nurse suspect in this client?

A nurse is caring for a group of patients. Which patient would demonstrate a psychoneurotic response to severe anxiety?

Which characteristic behavior does the nurse notice in a client with psychosis?

A client’s partner complains to the nurse, “My husband continues to smoke even though he knows of the dangers to his health.” Which ego defense mechanism does the nurse suspect in the client?

Which are common responses that can be observed in a client with general adaptation syndrome? Select all that apply.

Which characteristics would the nurse expect to find in a patient with neurosis? Select all that apply.

A client attempts to increase her self-worth by acquiring certain characteristics of an individual whom she admires. Which type of ego defense mechanism does the nurse suspect in this client?

Which client statement indicates an appropriate understanding of grief response? Select all that apply.

The nurse is assessing coping mechanisms in the client who is experiencing stress. Which question does the nurse ask the client during the assessment? Select all that apply.