A Nurse Moving Out of State Speaks to a Client

question 21

Multiple Choice

A nurse moving out of state speaks to a client about the need to work with a new nurse. The client states, "You're the only one who can make me well." What does this client response indicate to the nurse?

• A)The client is using manipulation to receive secondary gain.
• B)The client is using the defense mechanism of denial.
• C)The client is having trouble terminating the relationship.
• D)The client is using "splitting" as a way to remain dependent on the nurse.

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Definitions:

Preexisting Groups

Groups that have been formed before the implementation of a study, not generated by random assignment or manipulation by the researcher.

Random Assignment

A method of assigning individuals or units to different groups in an experiment using randomization to ensure every participant has an equal chance of being placed in any group.

Independent Variable

A variable whose variation does not depend on that of another, often manipulated by the researcher to determine its effect on a dependent variable.

Research Hypothesis

An assertion or conjecture regarding the outcome of a study, proposing a potential relationship between variables.