A health care professional has recommended biofeedback to a ...

[jace]

A health care professional has recommended biofeedback to a client as a method of dealing with the high levels of stress in her life. Which of the following explanations best characterizes an aspect of biofeedback treatment?
 
  A)
  You might be asked to use an electrocardiogram as part of the therapy.
  B)
  The goal is to make you aware of your physiological processes.
  C)
  You'll hopefully be able to gain control over skeletal muscle contractions.
  D)
  You'll become aware of the increased skin temperature that accompanies anxiety.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with a cerebrovascular accident and as a result has been immobilized for 4 weeks. The nurse knows which of the following statements listed below is associated with the client's immobilized state?
 
  A)
  The client's last bowel movement was 3 days prior.
  B)
  The client's blood glucose levels have been below normal.
  C)
  The client is producing copious quantities of dilute urine.
  D)
  The client is complaining of joint and muscle pain.

[braelync]

Answer to Question 1

Ans:
C

Feedback:

The goal of biofeedback is to gain control over muscle contractions that accompany anxiety and tension. Electrocardiograms are not used in biofeedback, and control, rather than simply awareness, is the ultimate goal. Skin temperature decreases, not increases, with anxiety.

Answer to Question 2

Ans:
A

Feedback:

Immobilization is associated with reduced bowel motility and constipation. Other common findings include hyperglycemia and reduced urine output. Joint and muscle pain are not noted to be common findings related to immobility.

[jace]

Excellent

[blakcmamba]

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