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Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a type of talk therapy that focuses on changing unhealthy thinking and behavior patterns. CBT has been shown to be effective in treating alcohol use disorder by helping clients identify and change the thoughts and behaviors that lead to drinking

The correct answer is choice B, Initiate a referral for the client to a social worker.

Explanation: The nurse should initiate a referral for the client to a social worker who can assist with financial and social issues related to the client's disability.

Offering to bring groceries to the client or contacting friends and neighbors are not sustainable long-term solutions. Providing information about respite care is not relevant to the client's immediate concern.

The correct answer is choice B, Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

Explanation: The symptoms reported by the group of technicians may indicate a workplace hazard, so the nurse should notify the Occupational Safety and Health

Administration (OSHA) to investigate the cause of the symptoms. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for regulating the environment and may not be relevant in this case. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) are responsible for monitoring and responding to public health threats and are not appropriate for this situation.

The nurse should determine how the adolescent's health has affected family roles and responsibilities to identify areas where the family may need assistance. Directing the conversation solely to the parents or focusing on the adolescent's future career plans is not appropriate as it may exclude the adolescent from the discussion. Asking another family to attend the meeting is not necessary unless the family requests it.

The epidemiological triangle is a model that helps in identifying and analyzing the causative factors of disease outbreaks. It consists of three elements: host, agent, and environment. In this case, the children are the host, as they are the ones who have contracted the disease

The purple appearance of a colostomy stoma in choice C may indicate ischemia or necrosis, and is an urgent concern.

A tabletop exercise is a comprehensive method to test the disaster plan by simulating a disaster scenario in a non-threatening environment, allowing for the identification of strengths and weaknesses in the plan and the development of improvements

This behavior is known as self-harm or non-suicidal self-injury, and it is a maladaptive coping mechanism that can result from unmanaged stress or negative emotions. The nurse should identify this behavior as a priority and provide resources for the adolescent to seek professional help, including counseling or therapy.

The correct answer is choice A. Providing quiet time during visits for prayer or meditation is an appropriate intervention for a client who has been diagnosed with end-stage breast cancer. This intervention helps the client reduce stress, anxiety, and promote spiritual well-being. The faith community nurse should aim to provide holistic care that addresses the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual aspects of the client's health. The nurse should be aware of the client's cultural and religious beliefs and support the client in a way that aligns with these beliefs