Which Statement by the Patient Indicates That the Teaching Has

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which statement by the patient indicates that the teaching has been effective for a patient scheduled for radiation therapy of the larynx?

• A) "I will need to buy a water bottle to carry with me."
• B) "I should not use any lotions on my neck and throat."
• C) "Until the radiation is complete, I may have diarrhea."
• D) "Alcohol-based mouthwashes will help clean oral ulcers."

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Definitions:

Self-Handicapping

A cognitive strategy by which people avoid effort in the hopes of keeping potential failure from hurting self-esteem.

Disadvantage

A circumstance or condition that unfavorably affects someone, reducing their chances of success.

Own Ability

An individual's self-assessed competence or skill in a particular area.

Self-Serving Biases

Cognitive biases that lead to perceiving oneself in a favorable manner, often by attributing success to internal factors and failures to external factors.