The Nurse Is Completing an Assessment on an Older Patient

question 10

Multiple Choice

The nurse is completing an assessment on an older patient who is having difficulty falling asleep.Which factor has the potential to contribute to this difficulty?

• A) Depression
• B) Smoking
• C) Alcohol
• D) Fatigue

Recognize the influence of on-the-job stress on work performance and relationships.

Understand the role of Type A and Hardy personalities in stress reactions and management.

Comprehend the major stressors related to career planning and development and their impact.

Acknowledge the role of reinforcement and past positive experiences in reducing stress and improving performance.

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Definitions:

Hostile Attribution

The tendency to interpret others' behaviors as having malicious intent, even in ambiguous situations.

Potency Bias

A cognitive bias that affects how people perceive the power or influence of others, often overstating the strength of those in leadership or authority positions.

Hostile Attribution Bias

The tendency to interpret others' behaviors as having hostile intent, even when the behavior is ambiguous or benign.

Underlying Defense Mechanism

A subconscious psychological strategy employed to protect a person from anxiety arising from unacceptable thoughts or feelings.