The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Is Extremely

question 8

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient who is extremely dependent on the approval of others, causing them to discount their own needs. The nurse recognizes that the patient is demonstrating

• A) self-differentiation.
• B) emotional cutoff.
• C) poor self-differentiation.
• D) rigid boundaries.

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Definitions:

Hegemonic Values

Dominant societal norms and values that are widely accepted and perpetuated, often benefiting those in power while marginalizing others.

Fear-Gender Paradox

A phenomenon highlighting differences in fear responses between genders, often showing women report higher levels of fear despite being statistically less likely to be victims of violent crimes.

Chivalry Hypothesis

A theory suggesting that women are treated more leniently than men by the criminal justice system because of societal perceptions that view women as needing protection.

Feminist Legal Theory

An extension of feminism into the legal field, questioning gender biases in law and advocating for equal rights and justice.