Which Statement(s)made by a Patient on a Corticosteroid Medication Show(s)a

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which statement(s) made by a patient on a corticosteroid medication show(s) a need for further education?

• A) "I should increase my potassium intake."
• B) "I may have to decrease my fluid intake."
• C) "I will avoid weight-bearing measures."
• D) "I will change position frequently."

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Definitions:

Unconscious

Pertains to the part of the mind that is inaccessible to the conscious mind but that affects behavior and emotions.

Conscious

The state of being aware of and able to think about one's own existence, sensations, thoughts, surroundings, and experiences.

Preconscious

In Freudian psychology, thoughts and feelings not currently in awareness but can be easily brought to consciousness.

Reaction Formation

A defense mechanism where an individual behaves in a manner opposite to their actual feelings or impulses.