This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: A psychiatric patient is experiencing panic-level anxiety. The initial intervention of highest ... (Read 42 times)

WhattoUnderstand

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 517
on: Jul 19, 2018
A psychiatric patient is experiencing panic-level anxiety. The initial intervention of highest priority is:
 
  a. provide for the patient's safety.
  b. reduce all environmental stimuli.
  c. respect the patient's personal space.
  d. encourage the patient to discuss the anxious feelings.

Question 2

The effectiveness of client-centered and experience-oriented therapy has been measured in research by:
 
  a. client outcomes
  b. client satisfaction
  c. therapist empathy
  d. relapse rates


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

carlsona147

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 341
Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A
Safety is of highest priority because the patient in panic is at high risk for self-injury related to increased non-goaldirected motor activity, distorted perceptions, and disordered thoughts. The remaining options are to be considered only after the patient is safe.

Answer to Question 2

C


WhattoUnderstand

  • Member
  • Posts: 517
Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Gracias!

Dominic

  • Member
  • Posts: 328
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

All adults should have their cholesterol levels checked once every 5 years. During 2009–2010, 69.4% of Americans age 20 and older reported having their cholesterol checked within the last five years.

Did you know?

Alzheimer's disease affects only about 10% of people older than 65 years of age. Most forms of decreased mental function and dementia are caused by disuse (letting the mind get lazy).

Did you know?

ACTH levels are normally highest in the early morning (between 6 and 8 A.M.) and lowest in the evening (between 6 and 11 P.M.). Therefore, a doctor who suspects abnormal levels looks for low ACTH in the morning and high ACTH in the evening.

Did you know?

People often find it difficult to accept the idea that bacteria can be beneficial and improve health. Lactic acid bacteria are good, and when eaten, these bacteria improve health and increase longevity. These bacteria included in foods such as yogurt.

Did you know?

Certain rare plants containing cyanide include apricot pits and a type of potato called cassava. Fortunately, only chronic or massive ingestion of any of these plants can lead to serious poisoning.

Variation in the level of multicellularity among volvocine algae Variation in the level of multicellularity among volvocine algae
Top down view of Olympus Mons, the highest known mountain in the solar system Top down view of Olympus Mons, the highest known mountain in the solar system
The nurse assesses the patient's ability to use the walker correctly The nurse assesses the patient's ability to use the walker correctly
Stereotaxic Surgery on a Human Patient Stereotaxic Surgery on a Human Patient
Promoting Adherence in the Older Adult Patient Promoting Adherence in the Older Adult Patient
Reaction 7: The First Substrate-Level Phosphorylation Reaction 7: The First Substrate-Level Phosphorylation
Video: Brief Summary on Photosynthesis - Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library