Friday, March 19, 2010

question of the week

Question of the week for 03.15.10

A nurse is teaching a client about the healthy use of ego defense mechanisms. An appropriate goal for this client should be which of these?

1. Reduce fear and protect self-esteem
2. Minimize anxiety and delay apprehension
3. Avoid conflict and leave unpleasant situations
4. Increase independence and communicate more often

1 comment:

a.ha said...

The correct answer is number: 1

You are correct!

Reduce fear and protect self-esteem

Potter, P., & Perry, A.
Fundamentals of nursing (7th ed.).(2008).
St. Louis, MO: Elsevier.