The nurse student taking care of a client with schizophrenia has difficulty keeping up with the client's music therapy and individual therapy times
The nurse knows, however, that the case manager is helpful in maintaining the routines and schedules of: 1. Self-study.
2. All clients on the unit.
3. Cognitive behavioral interventions..
4. Clients in music therapy.
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Rationale: It is important to focus on maintaining the routines and schedules of cognitive behavioral interventions once a plan of care has been established. Homework assignments and practice using more competent responses will ensure that the client retains the skills obtained in therapy. The case manager can be helpful in sustaining that structure. The variety of interventions, such as group or individual therapy, behavior modification, and self-study can all be promoted and supported through case management.
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