ATI PN Mental health DEC 2024
ATI PN Mental health DEC 2024 ( 55 Questions)
.A nurse is caring for a client who has an anxiety disorder.
The client transforms their anxiety into physical manifestations.
The nurse should recognize that the client is ing which of the following manifestations?.
A rationale: Reaction formation is a defense mechanism where a person behaves in a way opposite to their true feelings.
B rationale: Somatization is the process of experiencing mental or emotional distress as physical symptoms.
C rationale: Intellectualization is a defense mechanism where a person uses reasoning to block out emotional stress.
D rationale: Sublimation is a defense mechanism where a person transforms unacceptable impulses into socially acceptable behaviors.
Choice A rationale:
Reaction formation is a defense mechanism where a person behaves in a way opposite to their true feelings.
Choice B rationale:
Somatization is the process of experiencing mental or emotional distress as physical symptoms.
Choice C rationale:
Intellectualization is a defense mechanism where a person uses reasoning to block out emotional stress.
Choice D rationale:
Sublimation is a defense mechanism where a person transforms unacceptable impulses into socially acceptable behaviors.