ATI RN
ATI Pediatric Exam Nursing 228 Questions
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A 5-year-old girl posttonsillectomy
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The nurse is caring for a 5-year-old girl posttonsillectomy. The girl looks out the window and tells the nurse that it is raining and says. The sky is crying because it is sad that my throat hurts. The nurse understands that the girl is demonstrating which mental process?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Magical thinking. Magical thinking refers to a child's belief that their thoughts have the power to influence events. In this scenario, the girl believes that the rain is a result of the sky being sad about her sore throat, demonstrating a magical connection between her physical discomfort and the weather. This type of thinking is common in young children as they try to make sense of the world around them.
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B: Transduction refers to the tendency to focus on one aspect of a situation and ignore other relevant aspects. This does not apply to the scenario described.
C: Centration is the tendency to focus on only one aspect of a situation and ignore other relevant aspects. This does not align with the girl's belief about the rain.
D: Animism is the belief that inanimate objects have human-like qualities. While related to magical thinking, it does not capture the specific connection between the girl's throat pain and the rain.
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