The Patient Is About to Undergo a Certain Procedure and Has

question 5

Multiple Choice

The patient is about to undergo a certain procedure and has voiced concern about outcomes and prognosis.The nurse caring for the patient underwent a similar procedure a few years earlier and stops to listen to the patient's concerns.Which of the following responses by the nurse may be most beneficial?

• A) "I had a similar procedure last year and I can tell you what I went through."
• B) "I don't think you have anything to worry about. They do lots of these."
• C) "If you're really concerned, I can call the doctor and cancel the procedure."
• D) "Of course there are no guarantees, but I think you'll be all right."

Understand the concept of defense mechanisms and examples of their use in everyday life.

Grasp the foundational principles of humanistic psychology, including the theories of Carl Rogers and Abraham Maslow.

Recognize the significance of self-efficacy and its impact on human behavior according to Albert Bandura.

Distinguish between psychoanalytic, humanistic, and social cognitive perspectives on personality.

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