Exam 6: Psychosocial and Spiritual Alterations and Management

Which of the following concepts supports patients and helps them endure the physical and psychological insults of their critical illness?

A patient has been admitted to the critical care unit with a severed spinal cord injury at the T2 level.The patient has been in halo traction with immobilization for the past week.The patient states,"I can't wait until I can get on my feet and walk again." Which defense mechanism is present in this statement?

A patient has been admitted to the critical care unit with a severed spinal cord injury at the T2 level.The patient has been in halo traction with immobilization for the past week.The physician explains to the patient that the spinal cord has been severed and that the patient will not be able to walk again.The patient becomes overtly hostile to everyone.The patient is demonstrating

An adult patient sustains third- and fourth-degree burns to more than 70% of her body related to a house fire.The patient begins a pattern of behavior similar to that of a young child,in which she repeatedly whines and throws "temper tantrums" in an attempt to keep her nurse at the bedside.The patient's coping mechanism is consistent with

A patient is in the critical care unit having undergone surgery a week ago for multiple fractures to the his right and left legs secondary to a fall from a rooftop.The patient refuses to participate in morning care activities such as brushing his own teeth or washing his face and hands.The patient yells at the nurse,"You do it! Can't you see that my legs are broken?" The patient is exhibiting a disturbance in