The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Is in an Air-Fluidized

question 7

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient who is in an air-fluidized bed.She places the patient in semi-Fowler's position using foam wedges,even though she realizes that:

• A)patients gain the greatest benefit from the prone position in an air-fluidized bed.
• B)for resuscitation,she may have to increase the air pressure of the bed to do CPR.
• C)she may have to increase the air pressure of the bed to turn the patient.
• D)the foam wedges may decrease the effects of the bed.

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Definitions:

Self-Enhancement Motive

The desire to maintain, increase, or enhance one's positive self-view.

Appraisal Motive

The desire to find out why things happen and what the causes of events are, often related to understanding one's own emotional responses.

Consistency Motive

The desire to maintain harmony and coherence among one’s beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors to avoid cognitive dissonance.

Self-Handicapping

A behavior where an individual creates obstacles or excuses to avoid self-blame in case of failure.