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A patient with severe psoriasis who is to be treated with the systemic drug,methotrexate sodium,anxiously asks,"Is this cancer drug safe? Are there some side effects I need to know about?" The nurse's best response would be:
Frustration Tolerance
The ability to withstand frustration, disappointment, and discomfort without becoming overly distressed or acting impulsively.
Low Frustration
A tolerance level where individuals have difficulty enduring frustration, leading to impatience, irritability, and potentially aggressive behavior.
Cognitive Theory
A psychological paradigm that emphasizes mental processes such as thinking, memory, and problem-solving as central to understanding behavior.
Cognitive Distortion
Irrational thought patterns that contribute to negative emotions, behaviors, or attitudes, often recognized in cognitive-behavioral therapy.
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