A homeless client with SPMI is telling the nurse how a group of ...

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A homeless client with SPMI is telling the nurse how a group of youths beat him up for no apparent reason. Which of the nurse's responses best exemplifies the principles of cognitivebehavioral therapy?
 
  A) How did that assault make you feel?
  B) Do you think there's anything you could have done to protect yourself?
  C) Did you feel like you could report that to the police?
  D) Why do you think they did that?

Question 2

A woman with SPMI has agreed to participate in a Clubhouse program. This program will provide the woman with what?
 
  A) Social skills and life skills
  B) Cognitivebehavioral therapy and medical treatment
  C) Legal advocacy and temporary shelter
  D) Counseling and psychotherapy

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Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
An open-ended, nonjudgmental response to clients' stories is most likely to benefit the client and promote therapeutic relationship and communication. A practical analysis of the details of the event is less likely to benefit the client.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
The Clubhouse program is a voluntary, participatory group of clients who work together to secure and sustain employment, locate and maintain appropriate housing, and participate in recreational and social activities. The nurse uses elements of this approach by teaching the client social skills. The nurse also teaches the client the skills necessary for independent living, such as housekeeping, shopping, and cooking. Therapy and medical and legal assistance are not central aspects of this model.