During her first clinical placement, a nursing student will soon begin providing basic care in a long-term care facility. How should the student best prepare for this experience?
A) Ask the residents of the facility what care they would like to receive
B) Teach the residents about the material that the student has learned
C) Thoroughly research the health conditions of the residents in the facility
D) Tell the residents that they will not receive the same quality of care as provided by the nurses at the facility
C
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A. To identify important areas needing concentration during therapy B. To increase self-esteem and decrease feelings of helplessness C. To modify maladaptive behaviors by the use of role-play D. To divert away from intrusive thoughts and depressive ruminations