Examlex

Solved

A Nurse on the Behavioral Health Unit Is Caring for a Client

question 41

Multiple Choice

A nurse on the behavioral health unit is caring for a client diagnosed with depression who just lost a spouse in a motor vehicle crash. The client states to the nurse, "My wife would not have wanted to live if she were disabled." Based on this statement, which defense mechanism is the client using?


Definitions:

Kindergarten

An educational environment or institution for young children, typically ages 4 to 6, focusing on basic learning and social skills.

Otoscopic Exam

A medical examination that uses an otoscope to look at the outer ear canal and tympanic membrane, commonly checking for infections or problems.

School-Age Child

A child typically between the ages of 6 and 12, who is undergoing significant physical, emotional, and cognitive development.

Pinna

The outer part of the ear, made of cartilage and skin, that helps to collect and direct sound waves into the ear canal.

Related Questions