Coping Mechanism
What does apathy mean?
A lack of interest, feeling, concern or emotion.
Where does the white lead go?
Right sternum or clavicle area.
The integumentary system
Consists of the skin, hair, and nails.
The first order of draw.
Blood culture bottles
Lateral
Laying on side
What does conversion mean?
Transformation of anxiety into a physical symptom that has no cause.
Where does the black lead go?
Left sternum or clavicle area.
The skeletal system
The second order of draw.
Light blue stopper
Prone
Lying flat on the anterior surface of the abdomen
what does rationalization mean?
An explanation that makes something negative or unacceptable seem justifiable or acceptable.
Where does the red lead go?
Left lower thoracic area.
The muscular system.
Consists of voluntary and involuntary muscles.
Third order of draw
Red stopper
Supine
Laying flat on your back
What does intellectualization mean?
Analysis of a situation with facts and not emotions.
Where does the green lead go?
Right lower thoracic area.
The endocrine system
Consists of hormone-producing glands.
Fourth order of draw
Orange stopper
Fowler's
Lying on the back with the head of the bed elevated
Elimination of unpleasant emotions, desires, or problems from the conscious mind.
Where does the brown lead go?
Just below and to the right of the sternum.
The lymphatic system.
Consists of lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels, spleen, tonsils, and thymus.
Fifth order of draw
Green stopper
Sims'
Lying on one side with the knee on that side flexed and in front of the other leg with the knee extended.