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1. A PMHNP is treating a 25-year-old patient who has a compulsive urge to exercise to excess. When asked to describe why she does so much exercise, she says, “I like the compliments I receive from others on my new level of fitness, and the excitement of getting more attention.” The PMHNP can use feeling-state therapy to help Monique ___________. A. return to a normal system of functioning B. break the feeling/behavior connection C. use more appropriate ways to satisfy needs D. all of the above 1 points Question 2 1. A 43-year-old single mother is seeing the PMHNP at the request of her sister. “My sister thinks I need to come here to talk about my feelings,” the patient reports. The PMHNP learns that the patient has three children from three different men, but is unable to collect appropriate child support payments from any of the biological fathers. Additionally, the woman is barely able to afford her apartment or utilities payments. What is the appropriate response from the PMHNP when using the psychodynamic psychotherapy technique? A. Suggesting that the patient goes to church to pray for God’s help B. Telling the patient to write letters to the biological fathers requesting money C. Suggesting that the patient seek professional legal help D. Asking the patient why she thinks it is so hard to get the money she deserves 1 points Question 3 1. A 35-year-old male patient is being treated for alcohol addiction. He asks for the PMHNP’s cell phone number to use in case of an emergency. When the PMHNP responds that giving her number would be against therapeutic rules, the patient threatens an act of violence to the therapist. What would be the most appropriate response by the PMHNP? A. Immediately report the threat to the local police department B. Allow the patient to explore his feelings