A Nursing Intervention to Assist the Client with a Nursing

question 14

Multiple Choice

A nursing intervention to assist the client with a nursing diagnosis of sleep pattern disturbance related to the loss of spouse and fear of nightmares should be to:

• A) Administer sleeping medication per order
• B) Refer the client to a psychologist or psychotherapist
• C) Have the client complete a detailed sleep pattern assessment
• D) Sit with the client while encouraging verbalization of feelings

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Definitions:

Cheek

The soft, fleshy part of the face below the eye and between the nose and ear, often associated with expressions of affection.

Classical Conditioning

A learning process through which an association is formed between a naturally occurring stimulus and a previously neutral stimulus.

Observational Learning

A learning process through watching the actions of others and the consequences of those actions, without direct experience.

Social Learning

The process by which individuals learn behaviors, norms, and values by observing and imitating others, especially those considered to be role models.