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The nurse is caring for a patient who has had a craniotomy.The patient appears to need endotracheal suctioning.The nurse is aware that this can be of concern because suctioning can cause which of the following? (Select all that apply.)


Definitions:

Projection

Attributing one’s own thoughts, feelings, or motives to another person.

Regression

A return to an earlier or less advanced condition or state, often viewed in psychological contexts as a defense mechanism.

Defense Mechanisms

Largely unconscious reactions that protect a person from unpleasant emotions such as anxiety and guilt.

Painful Emotions

Intense, uncomfortable feelings that are typically a response to negative experiences or thoughts.

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