After the Death of a Child, a Patient Is Experiencing

question 7

Multiple Choice

After the death of a child, a patient is experiencing depression and anxiety. The nurse anticipates the need to provide patient education regarding which type of therapy?

• A) Hypnosis
• B) Desensitization
• C) Benzodiazepines
• D) Psychotherapy

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Definitions:

Continuous Societies

Societies in which transitions to maturity, including work and other adult responsibilities, are slow and steady, resulting in little emotional storm and stress.

Emotional Storm

A intense period of strong and often overwhelming emotions, typically associated with difficult experiences or transitions.

Industrialization

The development and adoption of large-scale industrial production methods and the societal and economic shifts that accompany this transition.

Migration

The movement of people from one place to another with the intention of settling temporarily or permanently in the new location, often for economic, social, or environmental reasons.