A nurse is caring for a client who smokes and has lung cance…
A nurse is caring for a client who smokes and has lung cancer. The client reports, “I’m coughing because I have that cold that everyone has been getting.” The nurse should identify that the client is using which of the following defense mechanisms?
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Individuals can use defense mechanisms in an adaptive or maladaptive way to manage conflict in response to anxiety. Which of the following clients would be at highest risk for using defense mechanisms in a maladaptive (unhealthy) manner?
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An older, emaciated client is brought to an emergency department by the client’s caregiver. The client has bruises and abrasions on shoulders and back in multiple stages of healing. When directly asked about these symptoms, which type of client response should a nurse anticipate?
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