When describing cognitive behavioral therapy, it would be stressed that nursing is responsible for: (Select all that apply.)
a. providing direct patient care.
b. assisting in actual psychotherapy sessions.
c. participating in planning the treatment program.
d. teaching family members how to use cognitive behavioral techniques.
e. reinforcing the expectations of the planned interventions of the treatment plan.
A, C, D, E
Three basic roles for nurses involved in cognitive behavioral therapy at all levels of practice (novice through generalist and specialist) are as follows: providing patient care, planning treatment programs, and teaching others the use of cognitive behavioral strategies.
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