A supervisor assigns a worker a new project. The worker initially agrees but feels resentful. The next day. when asked about the project worker says, “I've been working on Other things."

When asked 4 hours later, the worker says, "Someone else was using the copy machine, so I couldn’t finish it."

The worker's behavior demonstrates:

Passive aggression

Repression

Sublimation

Reaction formation

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

Passive-aggressive behavior is characterized by indirect resistance to the demands of others and an avoidance of direct confrontation. In this case, the worker is demonstrating passive-aggressive behavior by initially agreeing to the project but then making excuses and not completing it.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder characterized by the fear or avoidance of situations or places where escape might be difficult or help may not be available in the event of a panic attack or other distressing symptom. Individuals with agoraphobia may have intense anxiety or panic symptoms in places such as crowded areas, enclosed spaces, public transportation, open spaces, or places far away from home.

Option b refers to social anxiety disorder.

Option c refers to specific phobia.

Option d refers to obsessive-compulsive disorder.

A. Identify the clients’ coping skills. B. Determine the cause of the client's anxiety. C. Ensuring that the client feels safe. D. Protecting the client from injury

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

During a crisis, the client may be at risk of harming themselves or others. The nurse should take steps to ensure the safety of the client and those around them. Once the immediate safety concerns have been addressed, the nurse can then focus on identifying the cause of the client’s anxiety and helping them develop coping skills.

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A new client is diagnosed with agoraphobia. Which of the following would the healthcare identify as a characteristic of this disorder? Select one:

Correct Answer is A

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A nurse is caring for a who requires a crisis intervention for acute anxiety. Which of the following actions is the highest priority?

Correct Answer is D

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