A client has been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress syndrome ...

[washai]

A client has been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress syndrome and has difficulty sleeping because of recurrent nightmares. In working with this client to overcome the problem, the nurse may implement which of the following as part of therapy?
 
  1. Guided imagery
  2. Hypnotherapy
  3. Yoga
  4. Meditation

Question 2

A client has been undergoing therapy as a victim of severe emotional abuse. The goal of the client's therapy is to gain self-control of the situation, improve self-esteem, and become self-sufficient.
 
  Of the following, which application is most likely used in the client's therapy sessions?
  1. Yoga
  2. Meditation
  3. Hypnotherapy
  4. Guided imagery

[vish98]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Guided imagery is a state of focused attention that encourages changes in attitudes, behavior, and physiologic reactions. Guided imagery can help people learn how to stop troublesome thoughts and focus on images that promote relaxation and decrease the negative impact of stressors.
Rationale 2: Hypnotherapy is an advanced form of relaxation and can be used to help people gain self-control, improve self-esteem, and become more autonomous.
Rationale 3: Yoga includes ethical models for behavior and mental and physical exercises aimed at producing spiritual enlightenment.
Rationale 4: Meditation is a general term for a wide range of practices that relax the body and help ease the mind.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Yoga includes ethical models for behavior and mental and physical exercises aimed at producing spiritual enlightenment.
Rationale 2: Meditation is a general term for a wide range of practices that involve relaxing the body and easing the mind.
Rationale 3: Hypnotherapy is an advanced form of relaxation and can be used to help people gain self-control, improve self-esteem, and become more autonomous.
Rationale 4: Guided imagery is a state of focused attention, much like hypnosis, that encourages changes in attitudes, behavior, and physiologic reactions.

[washai]

TYSM

[amandalm]

Excellent