MrsHill,aged 68,was Hospitalized After a Stroke

question 15

Multiple Choice

Mrs.Hill,aged 68,was hospitalized after a stroke.The speech therapist recommended that oral feeding be stopped because of her dysplasia.During visiting hours,Mr.Hill fed his wife some noodles.The nurse noticed this and stopped Mr.Hill from feeding his wife,telling him it was the doctor's decision.An hour later,the nurse returned and found Mr.Hill feeding his wife again.The nurse tried to stop him again.Mr.Hill refused and claimed that the clinical staff was trying to starve his wife; he also threatened to get violent with the nurse.The nurse decided to walk away and documented the event in Mrs.Hill's chart.The outcome as depicted by Thomas' conflict stages can be considered to be:

• A) compromising.
• B) confronting.
• C) constructive.
• D) destructive.

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Definitions:

Disabling

Refers to making something less effective or functional; in the context of health, it refers to conditions that significantly impair one's ability to perform daily activities.

Fear Disorder

A type of anxiety disorder characterized by an excessive and persistent fear of a specific object, situation, or activity.

Phobia

An extreme or irrational fear of or aversion to something.

Exaggerated

Describes something that is represented as greater than is actually the case; overstated.