Out of the given options, choose the most appropriate one to fill in the blank. She has fought a constant battle...depression throughout her career?

1. A

   with

2. B

   from

3. C

   at

4. D

   into

Appeared in: DHS 2018 shift 1st

Explanation

• The noun 'battle' is idiomatically followed by the preposition 'with' or 'against' to denote a struggle.
• In the context of fighting an illness like depression, 'battle with' is the standard and grammatically correct English phrase.
• The sentence describes an ongoing struggle, and 'with' correctly conveys this sense of opposition and engagement.

Why Other Options Were Wrong

• Option B: The preposition 'from' indicates origin or source. While someone might 'suffer from' depression, they do not 'battle from' it.
• Option C: The preposition 'at' is used for specific locations, times, or points. It does not fit the context of struggling against a condition.
• Option D: The preposition 'into' signifies movement towards the inside of something or a change of state, which is the opposite of fighting against a condition.

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Clinical Relevance

• Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain English Grammar: Prepositions and Collocations as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
• Precise language is crucial in nursing for accurate patient documentation and clear communication with patients and colleagues.
• Using correct prepositions avoids ambiguity. Describing a patient as 'battling with an infection' clearly communicates their struggle against the illness.
• What if? If a nurse documented, 'The patient is fighting from the infection,' it could be misinterpreted. It might imply the infection is the source of the fight rather than the opponent, causing confusion about the patient's status.

How to Approach the Question

• First, read the sentence and identify the key noun that the preposition will modify, which is 'battle' in this case.
• Think about common phrases or collocations involving the word 'battle'. You often hear 'battle with', 'battle against', or 'battle for'.
• Evaluate each of the given options by placing it in the blank.
• Ask yourself if the resulting phrase ('battle with', 'battle from', 'battle at', 'battle into') makes logical and grammatical sense in the context of struggling against depression.
• Eliminate the options that create nonsensical or grammatically incorrect sentences.
• Select the option that forms the most common and correct idiomatic expression.

Concept Tested & Keywords

• Concept Tested: English Grammar: Prepositions and Collocations
• Stem keywords: battle, depression, preposition
• Lead-in keywords: most appropriate

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