A Client Is Admitted to the Psychiatric Care Unit

question 12

Multiple Choice

A client is admitted to the psychiatric care unit. While the nurse is explaining the use of the call light, the client smiles and says, "Apples, corn, dogs, my foot." The nurse correctly documents the client is demonstrating which speech pattern?

• A) Neologisms
• B) Clanging
• C) Word salad
• D) Echolalia

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Definitions:

Displacement

A psychological defense mechanism where an individual shifts negative feelings from their original source towards a less threatening object or person.

Frustration

An emotional response arising when a person faces resistance in achieving a desired goal or outcome.

Anger

A strong feeling of displeasure or hostility prompted by what one perceives as wrong, unfair, or threatening.

Coping

The conscious effort to manage and reduce stress or conflict through various strategies or mechanisms.