The Nurse Is Assisting with the Care of an Older

question 10

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assisting with the care of an older adult patient who is hospitalized for second-degree burns of the legs and feet acquired when a deep fryer tipped over. Which factor has the least impact on the condition and recovery of the patient?

• A)The normal condition of the patient's skin
• B)The nature of the substance causing the burns
• C)The patient history of having diabetes mellitus
• D)The patient wearing light-weight cotton pajamas

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Definitions:

Counterconditioning

A therapy technique used to replace negative responses to a stimulus with positive ones.

Systematic Desensitization

A therapeutic method used to reduce phobia or anxiety through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation paired with relaxation techniques.

Rational-Emotive Behavioral Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that identifies irrational beliefs, challenges them, and encourages adopting more rational and adaptive beliefs.

Transference

In psychotherapy, the process by which patients project feelings and attitudes from a past relationship onto their therapist.