Which statement by a 16-year-old is considered as positive ...

[sammy]

Which statement by a 16-year-old is considered as positive evidence that the family's in-volvement in therapy is moving them towards effective functioning?
 
  a. My dad has finally stopped giving me advice on how to live my life.
  b. I stopped playing football since practice required me to be away from home so often.
  c. Since my mother quit her job, she is more available to keep the home running smoothly.
  d. Eating dinner with my parents on Sunday nights has helped us be more aware of each other's needs.

Question 2

To plan care for a patient with a psychiatric disorder, the nurse keeps in mind that the primary nursing role related to therapeutic activities is:
 
  a. Assisting the patient in accomplishing the activity
  b. Ensuring that the patient will comply with the rules of the activity
  c. Ensuring that the patient can accomplish the activity in a timely manner
  d. Providing a support system for the patient if they fail to complete the activity

[amy.lauersdorf90]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
This statement shows the family has made an effort to improve communication and deal with alienation without any one member bearing complete responsibility. Withdrawing from the team suggests he felt solely responsible for the family problem. Quitting the job suggests the mother saw herself as responsible; however, being home does not guarantee unification. A lack of advisement suggests withdrawal of the father from participation in family matters.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The nurse's role in therapeutic activities is that of a professional observer and participant who works with the therapist to enhance the patient's capabilities and functioning within the pa-rameters of the assigned activity. Assuring accomplishment, compliance, or providing failure support are not nursing roles.