The treatment modality the nurse should recommend to help a client with chronic pain disorder cope
more effectively is
a. flooding.
b. relaxation techniques.
c. response prevention.
d. systematic desensitization.
ANS: B
Pain is increased when the client has muscle tension. Relaxation can diminish the client's
perceptions of the intensity of pain. The other options are modalities useful in treating selected
anxiety disorders.
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a. Retired b. At least 65 years old c. Low-income d. Poor health
The nurse acts as an empowering agent in health promotion by:
a. coordinating all of a patient's health care. b. focusing on the patient's anxiety and fears related to change. c. including the patient in every aspect of care. d. motivating patient behavior through description of negative outcomes.
The state now mandates a detailed consent for all hospitals receiving state funding. Which information should the committee designing this form include?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Description of risks and alternatives of the proposed procedure, including no treatment 2. Estimated cost of the procedure 3. Date and time the procedure is scheduled 4. Signature of the competent patient or a legal representative 5. Name and full description of the proposed procedure
The nurse decided to set up a planning group. All of the following groups of people expressed interest in being involved in the planning along with the nursing staff. If the nurse must eliminate one group to keep the size of the group manageable, which gr
A. A convenience selection of local citizens B. Formal and informal leaders of the community C. Persons who might volunteer their services D. The aggregate for which the intervention is going to be implemented E. Those who are probably going to be against the intervention