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jlmhmf · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Which understanding is the basis for the nursing actions focused on minimizing mental health promotion of families with chronically mentally ill members?

a. Family members are at an increased risk for mental illness.
b. The mental health care system is not prepared to deal with family crises.
c. Family members are seldom prepared to cope with a chronically ill individual.
d. The chronically mentally ill receive care best when delivered in a formal setting.

Question 2

A child diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder is hospitalized in an inpatient mental health unit. When developing the plan of care for this child, which of the following would be most important for the nurse to include?

A) Ensuring that a variety of caregivers are available for the child
B) Providing a consistent, structured environment with predictable routines
C) Allowing the child frequent visits off the unit to provide stimulation
D) Sending the child to the time out area if the child continually repeats phrases

TheNamesImani · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Muchas Gracias

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
When children with autism spectrum disorder are hospitalized, a consistent, structured environment with predictable routines for activities, mealtimes, and bedtimes (termed milieu management) is necessary for successful treatment. Changes in routine, including numerous caregivers, stimulation, or time-out, may provoke disorganization in the child, leading to emotional disequilibrium and explosive behavior. The safety of the inpatient unit offers an opportunity to try behavioral strategies, such as rewards for managing transitions. Time-out would be appropriate for aggressive or assaultive behavior.