A woman becomes increasingly afraid of riding in elevators. One morning, she experiences shortness of breath, palpitations, dizziness, and trembling while in an elevator. A physician can find no physiological basis for these symptoms and refers her to a psychiatric clinical nurse-specialist for outpatient counseling sessions. Which of the following is most likely to reduce the client's anxiety level?
A. Psychoanalytically oriented psychotherapy
B. Group psychotherapy
C. Systematic desensitization
D. Referral for evaluation for electroconvulsive therapy
Ans: C. Systematic desensitization
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