A client is seeing a psychotherapist for treatment of arachnophobia. Her therapist begins a program of systematic desensitization. Which interventions would be included in this behavior-modification technique? Select all that apply
A) Breathing exercises
B) Use of a 1-hour audiotape that describes being in a room full of spiders
C) A visit to an insect zoo with the psychotherapist
D) Self-paced computer program presenting progressively more anxiety-producing scenarios regarding spiders
A, C, D
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The relationship between a nurse and patient as it relates to status and power is best described by which term?
a. Incongruent b. Symmetrical c. Paralinguistic d. Complementary
The healthcare provider's order reads, "Administer 5% dextrose solution with normal saline (D5NS) intravenously now.". Which should the nurse implement next?
a. Infuse a bolus of D5NS to the patient now. b. Regulate an intravenous (IV) infusion pump at 125 mL/hour. c. Call the healthcare provider to clarify the order. d. Perform venipuncture with a butterfly needle.
Which finding would require further evaluation when auscultating heart sounds on an 8-year-old client during a routine physical exam?
A) Third heart sound B) Soft systolic murmur C) Sinus arrhythmia D) Pulse rate 120 bpm
A patient avoids people with obvious colds and does not understand why colds continue to develop throughout the winter. What should the nurse respond to this patient? Select all that apply.
A. People can be infected with a virus before symptoms occur. B. Drinking more fluids will prevent the development of colds. C. Vaccinations would prevent the development of colds. D. Viruses can be spread through direct contact from contaminated objects. E. There are more than 200 strains of viruses that cause colds.