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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



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Answer to Question 1

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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




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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
:D TYSM


mcarey591

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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