A client is seeing a psychotherapist for the treatment of arachnophobia. Her therapist decides to use the technique of "flooding." Which intervention best exemplifies this technique?
A) A system of rewards for demonstrating a decrease in fear of spiders
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
B
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The perinatal nurse completes the Ballard Gestational Age by Maturity rating tool. The nurse assesses which components as part of this tool? (Select all that apply.)
A. Behavioral B. Neuromuscular C. Physical D. Psychological E. Reflexive
A new father states, "I know nothing about babies," but he seems to be interested in learning. The nurse should:
a. Continue to observe his interaction with the newborn. b. Tell him when he does something wrong. c. Show no concern because he will learn on his own. d. Include him in teaching sessions.
Which statement made by the client who has been prescribed to use nasal continuous positive airway pressure therapy for obstructive sleep apnea indicates a need for clarification of this intervention?
A. "This device should also decrease my snoring." B. "I am also going to lose weight to help this problem." C. "I will use this machine whenever I sleep in bed, regardless of the time of day." D. "I will make certain no one smokes in the room with me when I am using the machine."
The nurse must collect a 24-hour urine specimen for cortisol. The patient is incontinent. How can the nurse collect the specimen?
a. Place an incontinence brief on the patient, and record the weight of each brief. b. Place an incontinence brief on the patient, and send all briefs to the laboratory. c. Keep the patient on a bedpan at all times during the test. d. Obtain an order for an indwelling catheter for the duration of the test.