Which Goal Would the Nurse Rank as Priority for a Patient

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which goal would the nurse rank as priority for a patient with stroke-related sensory perception alterations?

• A)The patient and caregivers will discuss methods to avoid hazards in the environment.
• B)The patient will work to increase perception of sensations.
• C)The patient will not experience further loss of sensation.
• D)The patient will understand the risk of injury related to decreased sensation.

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Definitions:

Reality Principle

A psychoanalytic concept where the ego seeks to satisfy the id’s desires in realistic and socially appropriate ways.

Primary-process Thought

A mode of thinking primarily in the unconscious mind involving the fulfillment of wishes and desires, often irrational and without logical coherence.

Secondary-process Thought

describes the rational, conscious thought processes rooted in logic, reality, and practicality, as distinguished from primary-process thought which is more about instinctual needs and desires.

False Memories

Memories that feel real but are actually constructions or distortions of reality, often influenced by external factors.