The Client Is Being Treated with Total Parenteral Nutrition

question 16

Multiple Choice

The client is being treated with total parenteral nutrition. The nurse is monitoring the client closely for evidence of infection during the first week of treatment. The nurse recognizes that the dressing over the catheter insertion site should be changed every _____ hours.

• A) 48
• B) 24
• C) 16
• D) 8

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Definitions:

Projection

A defense mechanism where individuals attribute their own unacceptable thoughts, feelings, and motives to another person.

Hostility

An emotion or behavior characterized by anger, unfriendliness, or opposition towards others.

Defense Mechanism

Unconscious tactics employed to shield oneself from the distress caused by undesirable thoughts or emotions.

Projection

A defense mechanism where an individual attributes their own unacceptable thoughts, feelings, or motives to another person.