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joe

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The nurse teaches a patient who is experiencing stress at work how to use imagery as a relaxation technique. Which statement by the nurse would be most appropriate?
 
  a. Think of a place where you feel peaceful and comfortable.
  b. Place the stress in your life in an image that you can destroy.
  c. Bring what you hear and sense in your present work environment into your image.
  d. If your work environment is stressful, continue visualizing to overcome the distress.

Question 2

A patient who suffers from frequent migraines tells the nurse, My life feels chaotic and out of my control. I will not be able to manage if anything else happens. Which response should the nurse make initially?
 
  a. Regular exercise may get your mind off the pain.
  b. Guided imagery can be helpful in regaining control.
  c. Tell me more about how your life has been recently.
  d. Your previous coping strategies can be very helpful to you now.


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anyusername12131

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Imagery is the use of one's mind to generate images that have a calming effect on the body.
When using imagery for relaxation, the patient should visualize a comfortable and peaceful place. The goal is to offer a relaxing retreat from the actual work environment. Imagery can also be used to specifically target a disease, problem, or stressor.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The nurse's initial strategy should be further assessment of the stressors in the patient's life. Exercise, guided imagery, or understanding how to use coping strategies that worked in the past may be of assistance to the patient, but more assessment is needed before the nurse can determine this.


joe

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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:D TYSM

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