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Category - Psychosocial

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The nurse determines the therapeutic goals for a client who exhibits symptoms of social phobia. The following nursing goals are appropriate except:

The client verbalizes her feelings during stressful situations.
The client develops a plan for avoiding situations that can cause stress.
The client no longer experiences the full range of symptoms.
The client manages her fears through utilization of stress management skills.

Explanation

Answer: B - Maladaptive defensive mechanisms, such as avoidance, denial, and suppression are not the appropriate nursing goals for this client. Verbalization of feelings, stress management techniques, and reduction of symptoms are appropriate goals.

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