A Patient Says, "I Know I Have a Brain Tumor

question 6

Multiple Choice

A patient says, "I know I have a brain tumor despite the results of the MRI. The radiologist is wrong. People who have brain tumors vomit, and yesterday I vomited all day." Which response by the nurse fosters cognitive reframing?

• A) "You do not have a brain tumor. The more you talk about it, the more it reinforces your belief."
• B) "Let's see if there are any other possible explanations for your vomiting."
• C) "You seem so worried. Let's talk about how you're feeling."
• D) "We need to talk about something else."

Understand the concept of self-efficacy and its impact on negotiation.

Recognize how personality traits and negotiation styles remain constant and how they impact negotiation behavior.

Understand the implications of trust in negotiation and how it represents a fundamental negotiation dilemma.

Learn about the role of prosocial behavior and self-monitoring in negotiation.

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Definitions:

Gap Genes

Genes involved in the early development of Drosophila embryos, segmenting the embryo into head, thorax, and abdomen regions; they help define the general regions of the body plan.

Pair-Rule Genes

Genes involved in the development of segmented animals, providing positional information during embryo segmentation.

Oncogenes

Genes that have the potential to cause cancer by promoting cell growth and division in an uncontrolled manner.

Tumor Suppressor Genes

Genes that help regulate cell growth and division, and can suppress tumor formation when functioning properly.