A client receiving EMDR therapy says, After only two sessions of ...

[abarnes]

A client receiving EMDR therapy says, After only two sessions of my therapy, I am feeling great. Now I can stop and get on with my life. Which of the following nursing responses is most appropriate?
 
  1. I am thrilled that you have responded so rapidly to EMDR.
  2. To achieve lasting results, all eight phases of EMDR must be completed.
  3. If I were you, I would complete the EMDR and comply with doctor's orders.
  4. How do you feel about continuing the therapy?

Question 2

Which cultural considerations should a nurse identify as reflective of Western European Americans?
 
  1. They are present-time oriented and perceive the future as God's will.
  2. They value youth, and older adults are commonly placed in nursing homes.
  3. They are at high risk for alcoholism, because of a genetic predisposition.
  4. They are future oriented and practice preventive health care.

[stillxalice]

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: Clients often feel relief quite rapidly with EMDR. However, to achieve lasting results, it is important that each of the eight phases be completed. The nurse's most appropriate response should be to give information to correct the client's misconceptions about the therapy. In answer 3 the nurse is subjectively giving advice rather than providing objective information.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale: The nurse should identify that most Western European Americans are present oriented and perceive the future as God's will. Older adults are held in positions of respect and are often cared for in the home instead of in nursing homes.

[abarnes]

Thank you

[stillxalice]

Happy to help you