NURS 6640 Exam Week 11 Final (NURS 6640 Exam - Week 11 Final)

1.Question: A PMHNP is using Gestalt therapy to communicate with a 50-year-old patient who is going through a divorce. As he is calmly sharing the details of his divorce, the PMHNP notices that Dave is tapping his fingers on his legs. What is an appropriate response by the PMHNP using the technique of focusing? 2.Question: A 25-year-old female states, “I really need to lose weight. I know I’m the cause of our problems, if I could just lose weight, he might be more attracted to me. Then we c...

1.Question: An 8-year-old has been having trouble making friends at school. His parents-initiated treatment when he also started acting out at home. Which is the most appropriate step that the PMHNP takes during the assessment process when using an integrated approach? A PMHNP has been treating a 9-year-old patient who was referred by her school. Students are asked to raise their hands before speaking during group discussion, but the patient seems to blurt out what she wants to say without being...

1.Question: When preparing to terminate a patient, what does the PMHNP do to organize thoughts about the patient’s progress made during treatment? 2.Question: The PMHNP is caring for an older adult patient who is in the acute phase of schizophrenia. Which therapeutic model will the PMHNP employ with this patient? 3.Question: A 55-year-old patient recovering from substance abuse tells the PMHNP, “It’s impossible to meet new people. I really hate being single.” Using existential psychoth...

1.Question: Linda is a 65-year-old patient who has completed initial treatment for alcohol addiction and anxiety problems. She is motivated to continue her treatment gains and have a healthy lifestyle. How would the PMHNP apply a mindfulness approach to this case? 2.Question: A PMHNP is assessing a 60-year-old patient named Carlos. He has severe PTSD and mild substance abuse issues. The most appropriate setting to treat Carlos would be a _________. 3.Question: The PMHNP is interviewing a pa...