Exam 3: Theories and Therapies

An advanced practice nurse determines a group of patients would benefit from therapy in which peers and interdisciplinary staff all have a voice in determining the level of the patients' privileges.The nurse would arrange for:

A 26-month-old child displays negative behavior,refuses toilet training,and often shouts,"No!" when given direction.The nurse's counseling with the parent should be based on the premise that the child is engaged in which of Erikson's psychosocial crises?

A patient states,"I'm starting cognitive behavioral therapy.What can I expect from the sessions?" Which responses by the nurse are appropriate? Select all that apply.

A 26-month-old child displays negative behaviors.The parent says,"My child refuses toilet training and shouts,'No!' when given direction.What do you think is wrong?" Select the nurse's best reply.

Cognitive therapy was provided for a patient who frequently said,"I'm stupid." Which statement by the patient indicates the therapy was effective?

A person tells a nurse,"I was the only survivor in a small plane crash,but three business associates died.I got anxious and depressed and saw a counselor three times a week for a month.We talked about my feelings related to being a survivor,and now I'm fine,back to my old self." Which type of therapy was used?

A nurse psychotherapist works with an anxious,dependent patient.The therapeutic strategy most consistent with the framework of psychoanalytic psychotherapy is: