A client who has epilepsy is seen in the mental health clinic. The client states, "Having seizures interferes with me keeping a job. I can always tell when a seizure is about to occur. I get a strange feeling and I begin to smell oranges"

Question

Because the client can recognize the aura that he experiences just before his seizures, the nurse decides to teach the client a relaxation technique to stop the seizure before it begins. She tells him to relax when he notices the aura starting: to close his eyes, think about a place such as a beach, and imagine feeling a cool breeze and hearing the sounds of the waves. The nurse's approach to treatment is based on which type of therapy? a. cognitive therapy
b. psychoanalytic therapy
c. person-centered therapy
d. behavioral therapy

Answer 1

D
The nurse's approach to treatment is based on behavioral therapy. By recognizing the cue (aura) that a seizure is about to begin, the client can implement a strategy to stop the seizure.