A client who was seriously injured in an automobile accident now exhibits great anxiety when driving and is always watching for other vehicles that may spin out of control.
The nurse knows cognitive-behavioral therapy is appropriate for this client because it teaches: A) Expressing what is contained in the unconscious.
B) A process of reinforcement, punishment, and extinction.
C) Information provided for assessment and intervention.
D) Accurate and rational thinking based on logic and available facts.
Question 2
The student nurse remarks that some clients in the mental health unit seem to exhibit greater psychosocial skills. These clients would be expected to:
A) Maintain peer and family relationships throughout a crisis.
B) Find meaning in ongoing issues.
C) Focus on managing feelings.
D) Seek information.
