The Nurse Is Working with a Client Who Is Recovering

question 6

Multiple Choice

The nurse is working with a client who is recovering after a laparoscopy.Which assessment finding is considered a priority by the nurse?

• A) Slight drainage from the incision site
• B) Grogginess after the anesthesia
• C) Discomfort from the catheter
• D) Reports of shoulder pain

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Definitions:

Thematic Apperception Test

A projective psychological test in which subjects' perceptions of ambiguous images are used to uncover their underlying motives, feelings, and attitudes.

Rorschach Inkblot Test

A psychological test in which perceptions of inkblots are used to analyze a person's psychological state and personality characteristics.

Inkblots

Images created by dropping ink on paper and then folding it to create symmetrical patterns, commonly used in psychological Rorschach tests to assess perceptual reactions and emotional functioning.

Rorschach Inkblot Test

An assessment where individuals' interpretations of inkblot images are documented and subsequently examined through the lens of psychological analysis, intricate algorithms, or a combination of the two.