coping & defense mechanisms

Question 1

cognitive, physical, or emotional attempts to manage stress

implies that client is trying to reduce tension to manage situation effectively

Answer 1

Coping

Question 2

behavior with the ability to mobilize internal and/or external resources and sustain general homeostasis

Answer 2

adaptive coping

-the nurse must identify which is adaptive coping or maladaptive coping behaviors

Question 3

behaviors with the inability to mobilized internal and/or external resources

disorganization occurs

ineffective and destructive behaviors appear

general homeostasis is not preserved

Answer 3

maladaptive coping

Question 4

strategies that assist client to protect own ego and reduce anxiety

Answer 4

defense mechanism