A nurse is discussing treatment options with a client whose life has been negatively impacted by claustrophobia.The nurse would expect which of the following behavioral therapies to be most commonly used in the treatment of phobias? Select all that apply.

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The nurse should explain to the client that systematic desensitization and imploding are the most commonly used behavioral therapies in the treatment of phobias.Systematic desensitization involves the gradual exposure of the client to anxiety-provoking stimuli.Imploding is the intervention used in which the client is exposed to extremely frightening stimuli for prolonged periods of time.

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