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Imperial Valley College Division of Nursing Education and Health Technologies VN 112 Module B-2: Common Defense Mechanisms 1.

Statement of Purpose The human organism uses many mechanisms to adjust to the environment. The environment frequently produces stress that requires coping strategies in order to survive. An individual's experiences as well as his established behavior patterns determine which strategies he will use. This module focuses on the common defense mechanisms used by individuals to adjust to the stresses of every day life situations.

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Terminology Defense Mechanism Displacement Denial Repression Conversion

Rationalization Identification Isolation Sublimation Regression

Introjection Reaction Formation Compensation Projection Suppression

There are many other defense mechanisms. The student is urged to study them thoroughly. 3.

Classroom Content 3.1

Classroom Objectives a. b.

Discuss life situations that require the use of defense mechanisms. Explain the factors that might determine what defense mechanisms an individual would use to cope with everyday life situations. c. Describe how the stages of growth and development impact on the defense mechanisms an individual might use. d. Explain how nurses use defense mechanisms to assist themselves in their work. Discuss the impact of culture on the use of defense mechanisms 3.2

Learning Activities a. b. c.

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Know terminology Read assigned chapter in Kozier, Fundamentals of Nursing Role play situations in which an individual uses defense mechanisms to reduce stress level; and when defense mechanisms are unable to relieve an individual=s stress level, discuss other mechanisms an individual uses to protect his/her integrity. Review your behavior for the past 24 hours. Have you used any defense mechanisms? Share this with your classmates.

e. f. g. h. 3.3

References a. b.

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Kozier, Fundamentals of Nursing Additional readings as assigned.

Clinical Objectives a. b. c. d. e. f.

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In class discuss ways you have observed a health professional probably a nurse - use defense mechanisms. Review additional readings as assigned Read assigned chapters in Taylor View audio visuals as assigned

Complete an orientation checklist if not already done so. Identify any defense mechanisms the assigned client may be using. Identify any defense mechanisms being used by the student Complete personal hygiene on the assigned client situation. Use the helping relationship with the assigned client. Administer medications to the assigned client.

Skills Laboratory Requirements 5.1

Required Skills: Urinary Catheterization a. Open sterile gloving/surgical asepsis. b. Insertion of indwelling urinary catheter using a closed system. (1) male (2) female c. Irrigation of Catheters (1) with bulb syringe (2) with syringe via port a. Instillation of Medications via Catheter

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Self-Review Skills a. Handwashing - Medical Asepsis b. Clean Gloving c. Perineal and Genital Care d. Obtaining Urine Specimens e. Intake and Output f. External Catheter Application

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Skills Laboratory Terminology See: Lynn, Taylor’s Clinical Nursing Skills

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Skills Laboratory Objectives See: Lynn, Taylor’s Clinical Nursing Skills

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References

a. b. c.

Lynn, Taylor’s Clinical Nursing Skills Kozier, Fundamentals of Nursing Videotapes, CAI, and articles as assigned