A client is fearful of driving and enters a behavioral therapy program to help him

overcome his anxiety. Using systematic desensitization, he is able to drive down a

familiar street without experiencing a panic attack. The nurse should recognize that

to continue positive results, the client should participate in which of the following?

a. Biofeedback

b. Therapist modeling

c. Frequent pacing

d. Positive reinforcement

(ANS- a. Biofeedback

A nurse is counseling a client following the death of the client's partner 8 months

ago. Which of the following client statements indicates maladaptive grieving?

a. "I am so sorry for the times I was angry with my partner."

b. "I like looking at his personal items in the closet."

c. "I find myself thinking about my partner often."

d. "I still don't feel up to returning to work."

(ANS- d. "I still don't feel up to returning to work."

A nurse in an inpatient mental health facility is assessing a client who has

schizophrenia and is taking haloperidol (anti-psychotic, 1st gen). Which of the

following clinical findings is the nurse's priority?

a. Headache

b. Insomnia

c. Urinary hesitancy

d. High fever