Chapter 13: Cognitive Interventions in Psychiatric Nursing
A client is using cognitive therapy as an adjunct treatment for bipolar disorder. Which would be an overall goal for this client related to the use of cognitive therapy for this condition?
The client will engage in self-care independent of professional assistance
Considering that cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) requires a clear understanding of one's own belief system, which client is not a candidate for effective CBT?
The client diagnosed with schizophrenia 2 years ago.
An instructor is teaching a class about the use of cognitive therapies in psychiatric nursing. Which statement made by a student identifies a need for further instruction?
"Lengths of stay for clients in inpatient settings are becoming longer each year."
A nurse working on a psychiatric unit is helping clients to understand how individual perceptions determine a person's response or behavior in stressful situations. Which therapeutic approach is the nurse employing?
Cognitive Therapy
Beck's cognitive triad refers to the client's views about what three areas?
Self, the world, and the future
Which statement guides the work of the cognitive behavior therapist especially when evaluating the client's progress towards treatment goals?
Setbacks in treatment are both normal and expected
A psychiatric- mental health advanced practice nurse is conducting rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT) with a client. When explaining the concept of consequences, which information would the nurse most likely include about dysfunctional consequences?
They are the result of irrational beliefs
Which technique reinforces the client's successes and the strengths needed to achieve those successes?
giving compliments
When clients are asked to consider the points of view of significant others in their lives, the nurse is asking which type of question?
relationship