Author Question: The nurse is providing counseling to clients diagnosed with major depressive disorder. The nurse ... (Read 111 times)

clippers! · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

The nurse is providing counseling to clients diagnosed with major depressive disorder. The nurse chooses to help the clients alter their mood by learning how to change the way they think. The nurse is functioning under which theoretical framework?

A. Psychoanalytic theory
B. Interpersonal theory
C. Cognitive theory
D. Behavioral theory

Question 2

A client will be taking disulfiram (Antabuse) after discharge from an alcohol treatment program. Which of the following statements indicates that teaching has been effective?

A) Antabuse is safe to take with any over-the-counter cold medication.
B) Antabuse will block my cravings for alcohol so I'll have less desire to drink.
C) Drinking alcohol while taking Antabuse can cause dangerous symptoms.
D) If I drink alcohol while taking Antabuse, it will make me vomit before the alcohol affects me.

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

Answer to Question 1

C
Cognitive theory suggests that depression is a product of negative thinking. Helping the individual change the way they think is believed to have a positive impact on mood and self-esteem.

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback: Drinking alcohol in any form while taking Antabuse causes a severe adverse reaction. Antabuse is not safe to take with OTC medications. It does not block craving for alcohol. Antabuse does not restrict the effect of alcohol on the body.