The nurse is working with a client who has a fear of driving a car. An intervention strategy planned to help this client face the fear is to teach:
1. Physical exercise.
2. Meditation.
3. Goal-oriented contracting.
4. Cognitive behavioral therapy.
4. Cognitive behavioral therapy.
Rationale:
Cognitive behavioral therapy helps clients think differently about their fears and test reality. Meditation helps with relaxation. Goal-oriented contracting increases a sense of control. Physical exercise does not directly deal with cognition.
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1. Deep breathing 2. Meridian therapy 3. Balanced body postures 4. Massage therapy 5. Meditation
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1. 1440 calories 2. 360 calories 3. 900 calories 4. 720 calories
The nurse is performing an assessment of a patient. Which assessment findings may indicate a higher risk for genetic disorders?
(Select all that apply.) a. The patient's father was diagnosed with heart disease at 60 years of age. b. The patient's mother was diagnosed with breast cancer at 33 years of age. c. The patient's grandfather died of a cerebral vascular accident at 78 years of age. d. The patient's sister has a history of both renal and lung cancer. e. The patient has two uncles and a grandparent who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
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a. banana. b. potato. c. egg. d. milk.