Which of the Following Factors Predispose the Critically Ill Patient

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors predispose the critically ill patient to pain and anxiety? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Inability to communicate
• B) Invasive procedures
• C) Monitoring devices
• D) Nursing care
• E) Preexisting conditions
• F) None of above

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Definitions:

External Locus

A psychological concept referring to individuals who believe that external forces or events significantly influence their life outcomes.

Control

The practice of managing or directing the variables in an experiment or situation to ensure that its outcome can be reliably attributed to the tested variables.

Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory

A psychological assessment tool consisting of a series of questions used to evaluate personality structure and psychopathology.

Psychic Determinism

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