The Nurse Assesses That Although the College Professor Has Retired

question 12

Multiple Choice

The nurse assesses that although the college professor has retired, he still perceives himself as an educator and retains his academic title and professional association membership. How could the change in employment status be reflected in the professor?

• A) Altered self-image
• B) Neglect of his family
• C) Identity crisis
• D) Habitual professional behavior

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Definitions:

Love

A complex set of emotions, behaviors, and beliefs associated with strong feelings of affection, warmth, and respect towards another person or oneself.

Acceptance

The action or process of being received as adequate or suitable, often involving recognition of one's reality or truth without attempting to change it.

Trust

The firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something, often seen as foundational to relationships and societal interactions.

Horney

Karen Horney, a psychoanalyst who contributed significantly to the theory of neuroses and proposed theories on neurotic needs and personality development.