A PMHNP is caring for a 21-year-old woman who is suffering from anxiety and is having
difficulty managing stress. Which of the following would be an appropriate step by the
PMHNP?
1. The PMHNP is working with a 56-y
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A PMHNP is caring for a 21-year-old woman who is suffering from anxiety and is having
difficulty managing stress. Which of the following would be an appropriate step by the
PMHNP?
1. The PMHNP is working with a 56-year-old man who is being seen because of his
anxiety and depression. During the therapy sessions, the PMHNP assists the patient in
discussing his experiences and expanding on his thoughts and feelings. He tells the
PMHNP stories about how he used to be teased by his coworkers at the office for
becoming too anxious in large conference rooms. The PMHNP listens to the patient and
helps focus on his strengths to promote self-understanding. Which principle best
accounts for the PMHNP‟s interactions with the patient?
1. The PMHNP is working with an adult patient who has somatic complaints caused by a
history of childhood abuse. As part of the therapeutic process, what does the PMHNP
do to assess and organize a trauma history?
1. One of the strategies the PMHNP wants to try includes sleep restriction. What will the
PMHNP suggest to follow sleep restriction therapy?
1. True or false: A PMHNP may ask his patient to describe her relationship with her father,
both as a child and now, in order to assess interpersonal style.
1. An initial evaluation reveals that an 11-year-old patient has moved to a new school after
her parents‟ recent divorce, and is having trouble making friends. The patient has
normal mental status and exhibits appropriate behavior. What is the most appropriate
scale for the PMHNP to use to get more information?
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