Defense mechanisms are methods used for reducing anxiety. Defense mechanisms unconsciously assist a person in handling stressful events in an effective manner. People have a group of defense mechanisms learned from childhood. The following are defense mechanisms (Select one that does not apply):

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Defense mechanisms are methods used for reducing anxiety. Defense mechanisms unconsciously assist a person in handling stressful events in an effective manner. People have a group of defense mechanisms learned from childhood. The following are defense mechanisms (Select one that does not apply):

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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Which of the following is experienced by the patient who is under general anesthesia?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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The nurse is preparing a client for surgery. What is the most effective method for obtaining an accurate blood pressure reading from the client?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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Systematic desensitisation is the treatment of choice in-

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Systematic desensitization, a behavioral therapy, is the treatment of choice for phobias and OCD (Option A), using gradual exposure to reduce anxiety. It’s less effective for depression (B), MDP (manic-depressive psychosis, likely bipolar, C), or schizophrenia (D), which require mood stabilizers or antipsychotics.

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One bed is available on the inpatient eating disorders unit. Which patient should be admitted? The patient whose weight dropped from:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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