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Alygatorr01285

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on: Jul 19, 2018
A client's psychiatrist has determined that desensitization therapy may benefit his anxiety. What does this treatment consist of?
 
  A) A systematic way to replace a panic response with a relaxation response
  B) A cognitive technique for replacing a worry with a positive statement
  C) Exposing the client to an anxiety-producing stimulus for 1 to 2 hours (flooding)
  D) Teaching the client to ignore or become immune to anxiety-producing situations

Question 2

Following a comprehensive assessment, the nurse is documenting the signs and symptoms of a client's anxiety in the medical record. Which of the following is a common affective sign or symptom of anxiety?
 
  A) Palpitations
  B) Diaphoresis (sweating)
  C) Decreased ability to concentrate
  D) Irritability


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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
Feedback:
Systematic desensitization is a classic conditioning technique by which a client learns to gradually replace a panic response with a relaxation response. It is a behavioral therapy used to treat specific phobias, social phobias, agoraphobia, and post-traumatic stress disorder. The client progressively confronts the object of fear in very small, controlled steps while in a deeply relaxed state.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D
Feedback:
Affective signs and symptoms to assess for include irritable, worried, tense, or fearful affect; feelings of helplessness or inadequacy; and overly excited, wary, or anguished affect.


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