Chapter 13, Individual Therapies and Nursing Interventions Video Solutions, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing: Evidence-Based Concepts, Skills, and Practices

Problem 1

When beginning a therapeutic relationship with a client, the nurse would assume that the client
a. plays a passive, dependent role.
b. demonstrates incompetence.
c. has the necessary capabilities.
d. develops solutions on his or her own.

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Problem 2

During an interview, the client states, "Whenever I try something new, I always make a fool of myself because I fail." The nurse interprets this statement as which of the following?
a. Catastrophizing
b. Absolute thinking
c. Perfectionism
d. Overgeneralization

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Problem 3

A nurse is implementing a token economy system for a client. The nurse understands that this system involves which type of therapy?
a. Psychodynamic therapy
b. Behavioral therapy
c. Rational emotive behavior therapy
d. Solution-focused therapy

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Problem 4

Which of the following statements might be made by a dialectical behavior therapist?
a. "During our time together, we will explore the influence of your relationship with your mother."
b. "Your work with me will include homework assignments and rewards for behavior changes."
c. "Given your past experiences with relationships, I can understand why you're making some current choices."
d. "Your irrational thoughts are causing you to make some unhealthy choices. We'll work together on your thought processes."

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Problem 5

Which of the following questions would be most appropriate to use when setting the agenda for a client who is to undergo solution-focused therapy?
a. "In what ways is the problem still interfering with your life?"
b. "Are there times when you expect the problem to happen and it doesn't?"
c. "What would be helpful for me to know about you and your situation?"
d. "How does your spouse say this problem is affecting your life?"

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