A nurse uses Peplau's interpersonal therapy while working with an anxious, withdrawn patient. Interventions should focus on:
a. changing the patient's perceptions about self
b. improving the patient's interactional skills
c. using medications to relieve anxiety
d. reinforcing specific behaviors
Question 2
Cognitive therapy was provided for a patient who frequently said, I'm stupid. Which statement by the patient indicates the therapy was effective?
a. I'm disappointed in my lack of ability.
b. I always fail when I try new things.
c. Things always go wrong for me.
d. Sometimes I do stupid things.
Application of an ostomy bag or pouch: B, An ostomy nurse applying an ostomy bag to a stoma;
Electroconvulsive therapy.
Pneumonia patient’s chest x-ray. Note the irregular areas of density.
Towels have many uses during a massage therapy session.
Gene therapy can prevent progression of metachromatic leukodystrophy