A nurse therapist is using systematic desensitization to address a client's severe test anxiety. How should the nurse describe this process to the client?
A) "Using your imagination, we will attempt to achieve a state of relaxation."
B) "Because anxiety and relaxation are mutually exclusive states, we can attempt to substitute a relaxation response for the anxiety response."
C) "Through a series of increasingly anxiety-provoking steps, we will gradually increase your tolerance to anxiety."
D) "In one intense session, you will be exposed to a maximum level of anxiety that you will learn to tolerate."
C
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a. Make sure that the temperature in the res-ident's room is at least 65 degrees Fahr-enheit. b. Cover residents well when in bed and while bathing. c. Provide a head covering for the resident. d. Maintain resident in bed covered with heavy blankets at all times. e. Provide hot, high-protein meals and bed-time snacks.
You are the nurse obtaining a health history from a patient who has come to the local health clinic and is having abdominal pain. You know the best question to elicit the probable reason for the visit and identify the chief complaint is what?
A) "Why do you think your abdomen is painful?" B) "Where is your abdominal pain and when did it start?" C) "What brings you to the clinic today?" D) "What is the problem today?"
The nurse is teaching nutrition guidelines to a group of newly diagnosed HIV/AIDS clients. What tip should the nurse give the clients to eat a healthier diet?
A) Drink sweetened beverages and foods high in added sugar. B) Eat at least 2 cups per day of a variety of fruits and vegetables. C) Eat a diet rich in whole grains, vegetables, fruits, and legumes with lean sources of protein. D) Avoid foods high in monosaturated fat.
When inspecting the hair, what would the nurse note? (Select all that apply.)
A) Color B) Condition of hair shaft C) Length of hair D) Hair breakage of more than 6 hairs E) Hair shafts that are shiny