The patient's laboratory report today indicates severe hypokalemia, and the nurse has notified the physician. Nursing assessment indicates that heart rhythm is regular. What is the most important nursing intervention for this patient now?

A) Raise bed side rails due to potential decreased level of consciousness and confusion.
B) Examine sacral area and patient's heels for skin breakdown due to potential edema.
C) Establish seizure precautions due to potential muscle twitching, cramps, and seizures.
D) Institute fall precautions due to potential postural hypotension and weak leg muscles.

A person who is speaking about a contender for a significant other's affection says in a gushy, syrupy voice, "What a lovely person. That's someone I simply adore." The individual is demonstrating:

A) reaction formation.
B) repression.
C) projection.
D) denial.