The nurse is planning care for a school-age child diagnosed with separation anxiety disorder. Which aspects of cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT) should the nurse include in the teaching plan for the child's family? Select all that apply
1. Self-talking
2. Relaxation
3. Hypnosis
4. Antidepressant medications
5. Recognition of feelings
1, 2, 5
Explanation:
1. Self-talking helps a child to focus the inner thoughts on the desired behavior.
2. Teaching self-relaxation skills can help the child to reduce anxiety.
3. Hypnosis is not a component of cognitive-behavioral therapy.
4. Although medications may be a part of the treatment plan, it is not a component of cognitive-behavioral therapy.
5. Recognition and acceptance of feelings helps the child to move forward toward a desired behavior.
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