A Patient Is Discouraged by the Dietary Restrictions for Her

question 1

Multiple Choice

A patient is discouraged by the dietary restrictions for her low-sodium diet.The most appropriate response from the nurse is to:

• A)emphasize foods the patient can eat.
• B)agree that the diet is unpalatable.
• C)allow the family to bring food to the patient.
• D)explain why the diet is necessary.

Understand the implications of mental rotation and spatial understanding in cognitive psychology.

Distinguish different types of mental representations and their uses in conveying information.

Grasp the significance of semantic priming and spreading activation in cognitive processes.

Identify correct and incorrect definitions or applications of psychological concepts related to thinking.

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Definitions:

Stress Management

Techniques and strategies used to control an individual's level of stress, improving everyday functioning.

Hypertension

A medical condition characterized by consistently high blood pressure, which can lead to significant health issues if not managed.

Plumbing Analogy

A metaphor often used in psychology to explain the flow of psychic energy and how blockages can lead to psychological issues.

Atherosclerosis

A build-up of deposits, known as plaques, on the walls of the blood vessels. Atherosclerosis can narrow the openings of arteries enough to compromise the blood supply to the heart or the brain, leading to myocardial infarction or stroke.