A patient says, There aren't many things in life that I'm really ...

[V@ndy87]

A patient says, There aren't many things in life that I'm really afraid of, but I'm so afraid that I'll have another panic attack when I least expect it.. Which question indicates the nurse is using decatastrophizing?
 
  a. Okay, let's talk about the worst case scenario. What if you're driving in a snow storm with your children in the car and you have an attack?
  b. I can understand your concern. But keep telling yourself not to worry because panic attacks go away as quickly as they appear..
  c. I can understand that your anxiety over the possibility of experiencing another panic attack could paralyze you with fear..
  d. Let me understand this. You're not afraid of much, but these attacks cause you to be fearful?

Question 2

A patient signed a sales contract to purchase a new home and 1 week later was voluntarily hospitalized for treatment of depression. The sales contract is now most likely:
 
  a. invalid.
  b. still valid.
  c. postponed.
  d. in litigation.

[bigcheese9]

Answer to Question 1

A
Decatastrophizing is also called the what-if technique. The goal of this technique is to help the patient see that the consequences of life's actions are generally not catastrophic.

Answer to Question 2

B
If the patient is competent, the signed contracts are legal and binding. Depression does not necessarily render one incapable of handling personal affairs.