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For as long as he can remember, Chris has been terrified of bats. He refuses to go out after dusk because there are often bats in his area. Lately, he has begun to leave work early to be sure he arrives home before dark. Most likely, Chris is experiencing

Mrs. Jimenez is concerned about her unwanted and seemingly unending thoughts that the air in her home is contaminated. Her experience best illustrates the agitating effects of

Dara, who has been diagnosed with a depressive disorder, is having suicidal thoughts. When is Dara most likely to act on these thoughts?

_____ increases heart and lung fitness and helps alleviate depression and anxiety.

Which client parameters/findings are most important for the nurse to monitor to evaluate for effective outcomes?

A therapist may encourage a client to change from thinking “I totally failed my exercise training program” to “I fell short of some training goals but I can make some specific changes in my schedule to succeed next time.” This technique is used in

Which of these statements describes a likely effect of stress?

A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client who ingested a large amount of benzodiazepines. The client is foaming at the mouth. What level of emergency severity index (ESI) will the nurse assign to this client?

American business magnate Howard Hughes insisted that those assisting him engage in elaborate hand-washing rituals and wear white gloves when handling any document that he would later touch. His behavior best illustrated the symptoms of

The therapeutic alliance refers to