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mwit1967

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Using a cognitive approach, a nurse would choose which intervention for assisting clients to manage their anger without the use of violence?
 
  A. Assist the client to identify thoughts that trigger anger and substitute reality-based thinking.
  B. Provide consequences, such as removal from group therapy, in response to angry outbursts.
  C. Administer antipsychotic medications and use limit-setting such as a room restriction.
  D. Administer anti-anxiety medication and encourage participation in a group on medication actions.

Question 2

When using a cognitive approach, a nurse would include which point in teaching a client about panic disorder?
 
  A. You might want to stay in the house when you notice the symptoms beginning.
  B. Medications such as lorazepam (Ativan) should be taken when symptoms start.
  C. Remind yourself that symptoms of a panic attack are time limited and will end.
  D. Keep a journal in order to note feelings surrounding the panic attacks.



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gstein359

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Answer to Question 1

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By assisting the client to identify thoughts that trigger anger and encourage the substitution of more reality-based thinking, the nurse can help the client to alter dysfunctional beliefs that predispose the client to distort experiences.

Answer to Question 2

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When a nurse reminds a client that symptoms of a panic attack are time limited and will end, the nurse is using the cognitive approach of presenting rational thinking.




mwit1967

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
:D TYSM


jomama

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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