Cognitive-behavioral therapy has which of the following characteristics?
a. It involves long-term therapy.
b. It does not require the making of goals.
c. It is self-help oriented.
d. It can be used with any client regardless of mental capacity.
C
Cognitive-behavioral therapy is self-oriented. The therapist is a coach or teacher who helps the client learn how to manage his or her own life. The client learns new tools for living life and dealing with life's challenges.
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A) each unit of blood should be administered over 2 hours. B) the client should be assessed before, during, and after the transfusions for signs of fluid overload. C) a diuretic is usually ordered to be given 1 hour before the transfusions are initiated. D) transfusions should be administered only through central venous catheters in older clients.
A nursing instructor is explaining to students about primary prevention services that nurses offer as part of their professional responsibilities. What would the instructor list as these services?
A) Palpation B) Auscultation C) Screening D) Rehabilitation
A possible outcome criteria for a client with anxiety disorder is
A. Client demonstrates effective coping strategies. B. Client reports reduced hallucinations. C. Client reports feelings of tension and fatigue. D. Client demonstrates persistent avoidance behaviors.
What is the drug of choice for the pharmacotherapy of Paget disease?
1. Bisphosphonates 2. Selective estrogen-receptor modulators (SERMs) 3. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) 4. NSAIDs