Which of the Following Statements Is True About the Use

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about the use of a placebo?

• A) Fifty percent or more of clients who use a placebo report good pain relief.
• B) A placebo has a specific physical or chemical property for pain.
• C) The client believes the placebo to be effective in pain management.
• D) A placebo is effective in the treatment of cancer pain.

Understand the role of social support in managing stress.

Explain the concept of coping strategies, including emotion-focused and problem-focused coping.

Describe the predictors of heart disease and the impact of psychological factors.

Understand the cognitive appraisal process of stress as proposed by Richard Lazarus.

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Definitions:

Reflexive Smile

A smile that does not occur in response to external stimuli. It happens during the month after birth, usually during sleep.

Breastfeeding

The process of feeding a baby with milk directly from the mother’s breast, known for its nutritional benefits.

Sleeping

A natural periodic state of rest for the mind and body, during which consciousness is altered and sensory activity is reduced.

Social Standards

The accepted behaviors, norms, and values that govern a society or social group.