Author Question: A nursing instructor is teaching about the didactic aspects of cognitive therapy. Which student ... (Read 56 times)

kamilo84 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A nursing instructor is teaching about the didactic aspects of cognitive therapy. Which student statement indicates a deficit in meeting the learning objectives of this content?

A. The therapist provides information about the process of cognitive therapy.
B. The therapist uses guided imagery in an effort to elicit automatic thoughts.
C. The therapist provides information about how cognitive therapy works.
D. The therapist uses reading assignments to reinforce learning.

Question 2

Which of the following conditions would place a client at risk for injury during electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)? Select all that apply.

A. Severe osteoporosis
B. Acute and chronic pulmonary disorders
C. Hypothyroidism
D. Recent cardiovascular accident
E. Prostatic hypertrophy

Bigfoot1984 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Cognitive therapy prepares the client to become his or her own cognitive therapist. The didactic portion of the therapy provides educational material to reinforce learning about the therapy and how it affects psychiatric disorders.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, D
Severe osteoporosis, acute and chronic pulmonary disorders, and a recent history of cardiovascular accident (CVA) can render clients at high risk for injury during electroconvulsive therapy.