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A Nurse Is Caring for a Patient in the Active

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A nurse is caring for a patient in the active phase of labor.The woman's BOW spontaneously ruptures.Suddenly the woman complains of dyspnea and appears restless and cyanotic.Additionally,she becomes hypotensive and tachycardic.The nurse immediately suspects the presence of a(n)_____________.


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Endorsing

The act of giving public approval or support to something or someone.

Cognitive Dissonance Theory

The psychological conflict resulting from incongruous beliefs and attitudes held simultaneously, leading to a state of mental discomfort that individuals strive to reduce.

Self-Serving Bias

A common tendency for people to attribute positive outcomes to their own character but attribute negative outcomes to external factors.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to overemphasize personality traits and underestimate situational influences when explaining others' behavior.

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