A Resident Has an Elastic Bandage on Her Right Leg

question 51

Multiple Choice

A resident has an elastic bandage on her right leg.How often do you need to check the color and temperature of her right leg?

• A) Every 15 minutes
• B) Every hour
• C) Every 2 hours
• D) Every 3 hours

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Definitions:

Ego-Defensive Function

A psychological mechanism in which individuals adopt attitudes or behaviors to protect their self-esteem or justify actions that might be unacceptable or threatening to their ego.

Attitude Functions

The roles that attitudes play in the cognitive and social processes of an individual, such as expressing values or guiding actions.

Value-Expressive Function

A psychological function wherein attitudes and preferences express the individual's central values and self-concept.

Motives

Internal psychological forces that prompt a person toward a particular action or behavior, typically stemming from personal desires or needs.