A nursing instructor is lecturing about cognitive therapy. Which of the following are objectives when implementing this therapy? Select all that apply
A. To modify automatic thoughts to promote minimization of negative cognitions
B. To apply a variety of methods to create change in an individual's thinking
C. To apply cognitive principles in order to change an individual's basic schema
D. To modify belief systems in an effort to bring about emotional change
E. To modify belief systems in an effort to bring about behavioral change
B, D, E
In cognitive therapy, the therapist's objective is to use a variety of methods to create change in a client's thinking and belief system, in an effort to bring about lasting emotional and behavioral change.
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A) Asking parents to leave during painful procedures for the child B) Assuming that the child's illness is secondary to parental ignorance C) Encourage a family member to be constantly present at the child's side D) Restricting visits by family to ensure that the child can rest
Which strategy is most accurate about creating effective change?
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What documentation reflects implementation?
a. "Patient selected low-sugar snacks independently." b. "Patient was medicated with Tylenol 500 mg PO for pain." c. "Patient was ambulated for 15 minutes after lunch." d. "Patient participated in group therapy session without reminder."
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A. The client has two tumors that are nonresponsive to treatment. B. The client has leukemia confined to the bone marrow. C. The client has a 2-cm tumor with one regional lymph node involved and no dis-tant metastasis. D. The client has a small primary tumor, tumor extension into 3 lymph nodes, and one site of distant metastasis.