Question

a nurse is planning care for a group of clients. which of the following clients would benefit from cognitive behavioral therapy (cbt)?
a client who has an intellectual development disability
a client who has tourettes syndrome
a client who has dementia
a client who has insomnia

Explanation:

Cognitive - behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT - I) is a well - established treatment. It helps clients identify and change thoughts and behaviors that contribute to sleep problems. Intellectual development disability may limit the ability to engage in the cognitive aspects of CBT. Tourette's syndrome is mainly managed with medications and behavioral interventions that are not typical CBT. Dementia affects cognitive function, making it difficult for clients to participate in the cognitive restructuring part of CBT.

Answer:

A client who has insomnia