Examlex

Solved

A 20-Year-Old Patient Who Sustained a T2 Spinal Cord Injury

question 6

Multiple Choice

A 20-year-old patient who sustained a T2 spinal cord injury 10 days ago angrily tells the nurse "I want to be transferred to a hospital where the nurses know what they are doing!" Which action by the nurse is best?


Definitions:

Hidden Observer

A theoretical part of the mind proposed by Ernest Hilgard to explain hypnotic phenomena, suggesting a part of the mind remains aware and observant during hypnosis.

Ernest Hilgard

An influential psychologist known for his research on hypnosis, particularly the theory that a "hidden observer" part of the brain is aware of what happens to the person during hypnosis.

Sleep Deprivation

A condition resulting from inadequate quality or quantity of sleep, affecting cognitive functions, physical health, and emotional well-being.

Hallucinations

Perceptions in a conscious and awake state in the absence of external stimuli which have qualities of real perception.

Related Questions