A nurse uses Peplau's interpersonal therapy while working with an anxious, withdrawn patient.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.
The nurse is using Standard Precautions to draw blood.
The patient is undergoing an allergy skin test by receiving subdermal inoculations of allergens. Inf
Patient learns to not be afraid
Medicinal leeches on a patient’s neck. Today leeches are sometimes used in microsurgery to prevent b
Example of a patient’s ledger in practice management software.
Patient Teaching Methods