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dbose · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The group leader is overheard saying to the gathering of patients, Focus on your breathing once againnotice how it is regularNow focus on your left armNotice how relaxed your left arm feelsNotice the relaxation going down the left arm

to the hand. The nursing student asks the nursing preceptor what the unit group leader is doing. The best answer is which of the following? a. Group psychotherapy
b. Progressive relaxation training
c. Meditation
d. Group biofeedback

Question 2

The patient has just been diagnosed with narcolepsy. The nurse provides an educational session and teaches the patient to avoid

a. Antidepressant medications.
b. Naps shorter than 20 minutes.
c. Sitting in hot, stuffy rooms.
d. Chewing gum.

DHRUVSHAH · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Progressive relaxation training teaches the individual how to effectively rest and reduces tension in the body. The technique used in this scenario involves the use of slow, deep abdominal breathing while tightening and relaxing an ordered succession of muscle groups. Although meditation does include abdominal breathing, along with psychotherapy and biofeedback, it does not include tightening and relaxing of muscle groups in an ordered succession.

Answer to Question 2

C
Patients with narcolepsy need to avoid factors that increase drowsiness such as alcohol, heavy meals, exhausting activities, long-distance driving, and long periods of sitting in hot, stuffy rooms. Patients are treated with antidepressants, and management techniques involve scheduling naps no longer than 20 minutes and chewing gum. Additional management techniques include exercise, light high-protein meals, deep breathing, and taking vitamins.