The Nurse Manager Is Interviewing Nurses for a Position in an Infertility

question 9

Multiple Choice

The nurse manager is interviewing nurses for a position in an infertility clinic. Which statement best indicates that the interviewee understands the role of the nurse when working with infertile patients?

• A)"My job will be teaching patients how to take their medications and scheduling tests."
• B)"Much of my duties will involve forming therapeutic relationships with patients struggling with infertility."
• C)"This position is an assistant to the physician during diagnostic testing for infertility."
• D)"I will both teach and support families struggling with emotions as they attempt to become pregnant."

Demonstrate the ability to construct and critically assess arguments pertaining to technology and society.

Understand the factors influencing nonroutine collective action according to breakdown theory.

Recognize the challenge of initiating collective action highlighted through specific anecdotes.

Differentiate between routine and nonroutine collective actions.

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Definitions:

Identification

The process by which an individual aligns themselves with the values, beliefs, and practices of another person or group, often as a role model.

Sublimation

A defense mechanism in which socially unacceptable impulses are transformed into socially acceptable actions or behaviors.

Displacement

A defense mechanism where an individual shifts negative feelings from the original source of distress to a less threatening person or object.

Regression

A defense mechanism leading an individual to revert to a less mature state of mental development in response to stress or conflict.