The Nurse Is Assessing a Client Who Cannot Synthesize Suppressor

question 13

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assessing a client who cannot synthesize suppressor T-cells.For what other condition does the nurse assess the client?

• A) Increased seasonal allergies
• B) Multiple sclerosis
• C) Leukemia
• D) Graft-versus-host disease

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Definitions:

Defence Mechanism

Psychological strategies employed by individuals to cope with reality and maintain self-image.

Regression

A defense mechanism leading an individual to revert back to a previous stage of development in their behavior, thoughts, or feelings.

Unconsciously

Actions or thoughts that occur without conscious awareness or control, often stemming from the subconscious mind.

Oral Stage

The first stage in Freudian psychosexual development, occurring in the first year of life, where pleasure is centered around oral activities such as sucking and biting, playing a crucial role in the development of future relationships and behavior patterns.