A seven-year-old girl has been clinging to her mother and refusing to go to school. The child is diagnosed with separation anxiety disorder, and the treatment plan will include cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)

Question

The nurse would explain to the parents that CBT will include: Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Self-talking.
2. Relaxation.
3. Hypnosis.
4. Anti-depressant medications.
5. Recognition of feelings.

Answer 1

1,2,5
Rationale 1: Self-talking helps a child to focus the inner thoughts on the desired behavior.
Rationale 2: Teaching self-relaxation skills can help the child to reduce anxiety.
Rationale 3: Hypnosis is not a component of cognitive-behavioral therapy.
Rationale 4: Although medications may be a part of the treatment plan, it is not a component of cognitive-behavioral therapy.
Rationale 5: Recognition and acceptance of feelings helps the child to move forward toward a desired behavior.
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