What Coping Mechanism Demonstrated by a Patient Should Indicate to the Nurse

question 14

Multiple Choice

What coping mechanism demonstrated by a patient should indicate to the nurse that the patient is seeking ways to deal with and resolve stress?

• A)Projection
• B)Adaptation
• C)Reaction formation
• D)Compensation

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Definitions:

Empathy

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person, often used to build rapport in sales and customer service.

Culturally-sensitive

Showing an understanding of and respect for the differences in cultures and customs, often critical in global business operations and communication.

Feedback

The information given to a person or group about their actions in order to adjust and improve future performance.

Noise

Any unwanted or disruptive sound, or in the context of communication, it refers to any interference that distorts the message being conveyed.