Systematic desensitization consists of
a) exposing the patient to the feared stimulus at full intensity.
b) teaching the patient to alter his or her irrational self-talk while confronting the feared stimulus.
c) having the patient imagine a series of increasingly frightening scenes while deeply relaxed.
d) gradually exposing the patient to more and more anxiety-provoking situations in the environment.
Question 2
The concordance rate for bipolar disorder is around 85. This statistic indicates that:
a) Over the entire lifespan, approximately 85 of the population will experience symptoms of the disorder
b) The rates do not achieve the accepted scientific 95 statistical levels and so genetics are not a significant factor in bipolar disorder
c) Genes account for 85 of the variability in whether someone develops bipolar disorder
d) There is an 85 chance of developing bipolar disorder in people at risk
The tone of the nurse-patient introduction sets the stage for the patient interview and patient care
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Reed’s Erotic Stimulus Pathway Model
A patient with exophthalmos.
Develop a Patient Teaching Handout About Stress