Which Statement Is Most Important for the Nurse to Make

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which statement is most important for the nurse to make when caring for an anxious patient with a new tracheostomy?

• A) "I have cared for patients who were able to have the tracheostomy reversed."
• B) "I will be efficient and give care quickly."
• C) "I will wait until your tracheostomy heals before teaching."
• D) "I understand that you might be apprehensive."

Understand the significance of unconscious mental processes and defense mechanisms.

Comprehend the role of childhood experiences in shaping adult personality and behavior.

Identify key contributions and limitations of Freudian theories in current psychological research.

Appreciate the evolution of psychoanalytic theory through the influence of neo-Freudians.

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Mordant

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