The General Rule Is That the Initial Care Plan for a Patient

question 23

Multiple Choice

The general rule is that the initial care plan for a patient is:

• A) developed by an RN in an acute care setting.
• B) used as the basis of care throughout a hospital stay without alteration.
• C) completed on the day of admission.
• D) developed by the primary care provider and incorporated into the nursing care.

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Definitions:

Repression

A defense mechanism in psychoanalytic theory where uncomfortable thoughts, memories, or desires are pushed out of conscious awareness.

Topographical Model

A Freudian theory in psychology which divides the human mind into the conscious, preconscious, and unconscious parts.

Conscious

Refers to the awareness of one's own existence, sensations, thoughts, surroundings, and abilities.

Preconscious

Pertains to thoughts and feelings that are not currently in conscious awareness but can be easily recalled or accessed.