The Mother of a 6-Year-Old Boy Who Has Recently Had

question 5

Multiple Choice

The mother of a 6-year-old boy who has recently had surgery for the removal of his tonsils and adenoids complains that he has begun sucking his thumb again. Which defense mechanism will the nurse include when responding to the mother?

• A) Repression
• B) Rationalization
• C) Fantasy
• D) Regression

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Definitions:

Pediatrician

A medical doctor specializing in the physical, behavioral, and mental care of children from birth to young adulthood.

Auscultating Heart Sounds

The process of listening to the sounds of the heart using a stethoscope to evaluate its function and detect potential abnormalities.

Aortic Area

The region of the chest where the aorta is located, often assessed during a physical examination to detect abnormalities in the heart's largest artery.

Diaphragm Of The Stethoscope

The larger, flat part of a stethoscope's head used for listening to lower frequency sounds in the body.