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Nurses are instrumental in using principles of behavioral therapy to help patients. In this type of therapy, the nurse helps patients to

Nurses are instrumental in using principles of behavioral therapy to help patients. In this type of therapy, the nurse helps patients to

A patient with a manic episode may experience which of the following according to the DSM V? 

A client diagnosed with alcohol use disorder experiences a first relapse. During an Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meeting, another group member states, “I relapsed three times, but now have been sober for 15 years.” Which of Yalom’s curative group factors does this illustrate?

A patient with a manic episode may experience which of the following according to the DSM V? 

At which point would the nurse determine that a client is at risk for developing a mental illness?

A child has been diagnosed with autistic spectrum disorder. The distraught mother cries out, “I’m such a terrible mother. What did I do to cause this?” Which nursing response is most appropriate?

Which is an example of primary prevention? (Select all that apply.)

An employee uses the defense mechanism of displacement when his boss openly disagrees with suggestions. What behavior would be expected from this employee?

A client diagnosed with somatic symptom disorder (SSD) is most likely to exhibit which personality disorder characteristics?