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LCritchfi

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An adult woman with a diagnosis of borderline personality disorder has begun dialectical-pharmacologic behavior therapy (DBT) with a nurse therapist.
 
  Which of the following techniques will the therapist most likely implement to promote this client's wellness?
  A) Encouraging the client to independently identify practical solutions to her emotional challenges
  B) Helping the client to confront difficult relationships by being assertive
  C) Teaching the client to regulate her emotions by promoting mindfulness
  D) Encouraging the client to make herself accountable to her family and peers to change her behavior

Question 2

A psychiatricmental health registered nurse is monitoring a client's medication regimen and is taking action to coordinating other health services with members of other disciplines. In what role is this nurse functioning?
 
  A) Case manager
  B) Intake screener
  C) Milieu therapist
  D) Self-care promoter



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Answer to Question 1

Ans: C
Feedback:
During DBT, the therapist enhancing the client's capabilities by helping the client to regulate emotions and pay attention to the present. Mindfulness helps the client accept and attend to what is currently happening. Rather than running away from or ignoring a feeling, the therapist encourages the client to embrace it while attending to one thing at a time, thereby focusing on effective behavior. The other listed interventions are not consistent with DBT.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
Feedback:
Case managers help clients achieve their highest level of functioning so that they become more self-sufficient and progress toward optimal health. Interventions include monitoring medication and health status and identifying and coordinating with other health care services.



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