A Client with a Phobia Will Be Treated for the Condition

A client with a phobia will be treated for the condition using a behavior modification technique known as systematic desensitization. The nurse describes the components of this form of therapy to the client and instructs the client that:

A) The client will talk to himself or herself to control actions more effectively.
B) The client will take medication daily to control the condition.
C) The client will be introduced to short periods of exposure to the phobic object while in a relaxed state.
D) The client will meet with others with the same problem in a support group that focuses on the client's phobia.