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A family participates in therapy to cope with a member’s mental health disorder. What is the primary focus of family therapy as opposed to individual therapy?

During a follow-up visit, a client with a VNS device reports experiencing voice changes. What should the nurse educate the client about regarding this side effect?

In cognitive reframing, what is the primary goal when helping a client restructure negative thoughts?

A nurse is teaching a client about the potential effects of ECT for treating major depressive disorder. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further education?

A client receiving therapy for alcohol use disorder is exposed to a bitter taste whenever they express a desire to drink. This approach exemplifies which type of therapy?

When a nurse uses validation therapy with an older adult client experiencing disorientation, what is the primary focus of this approach?

A nurse is helping a client who exhibits compulsive behaviors by preventing them from engaging in those behaviors during therapy sessions. What is this technique called?

During an assessment, a nurse identifies that a client has a distorted belief about their self-worth, stating, “I am a failure and will never succeed.” What cognitive therapy technique should the nurse employ to address this belief?

A client undergoing dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is struggling with self-injurious behaviors. Which aspect of DBT would be most beneficial in this scenario?

Which graph represents the following system of equations?y = x + 3y = –3x – 1