A Client Scheduled for Elective Cesarean Birth in 4 Hours

question 18

Multiple Choice

A client scheduled for elective cesarean birth in 4 hours asks for a sip of coffee with creamer. How should the nurse respond?

• A) "You can drink black coffee."
• B) "You may have coffee with creamer."
• C) "You are only allowed to drink water right now."
• D) "Since you are having surgery today, you're not allowed to have anything to eat or drink."

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Definitions:

Reaction Formation

A psychological defense mechanism whereby an individual unconsciously replaces an unacceptable or anxiety-inducing emotion or desire with its opposite.

Frustration Quotient

A term that may be used to measure the level of frustration experienced by individuals in certain situations, but it is not a widely recognized or standardized metric in psychology or organizational behavior. NO.

Psychological Consequences

The effects or outcomes on an individual's mental and emotional state due to certain events or conditions.

Behavioural

Related to the actions or reactions of individuals or groups in response to external or internal stimuli.