Which of the Following Statements Is NOT True of the Existential

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is NOT true of the existential approach?

• A) Considerable research has supported this approach to treatment.
• B) Treatment is directed at confronting clients with their responsibility for their actions, and helping them find meaning in their lives.
• C) A key concept is angst, a German word perhaps best translated as a sense of severe distress.
• D) Two leading exponents are Rollo May and Victor Frankl.
• E) Awareness of one's existence is a critical feature of human functioning.

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Definitions:

Air-fluidized Bed

A therapeutic bed that uses warm air under pressure to mimic the properties of fluid, reducing pressure on the skin and improving circulation for bedridden patients.

Pressure Ulcers

Injury to skin and underlying tissue resulting from prolonged pressure on the skin, commonly occurring in bedridden or immobile patients.

Low-air-loss Bed

A type of medical bed equipped with air cushions designed to minimize pressure on the skin, reducing the risk of pressure sores in bedridden patients.

Frequent Repositioning

A care practice involving the regular movement of a patient to different positions to prevent pressure ulcers and improve comfort.