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A Patient with Severe Psoriasis Who Is to Be Treated

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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:


Definitions:

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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