The nurse is caring for a patient with narcissistic personality disorder in a long-term care facility. The patient says that a fellow patient “always talks and thinks about nothing but himself.” The nurse’s experience with this patient has been different. He always seems very humble and self-effacing. Which defense mechanism is this patient displaying?

The patient who is bedridden, incontinent of urine, and requires multiple blankets to stay warm is at risk for hypothermia due to which methods of heat loss? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for a 59-year-old male patient who is on corticosteroid therapy and is ordered for daily weight monitoring. Which of the following should be avoided when weighing the patient?