Author Question: A 12-year-old boy will soon begin psychotherapy with a nursetherapist. Why do most children and ... (Read 29 times)

abarnes · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A 12-year-old boy will soon begin psychotherapy with a nursetherapist. Why do most children and adolescents begin treatment?

A) They present to an emergency department in an acute crisis.
B) They call a crisis line or log on to a similar Web site.
C) They are referred by a family member, educator, or health care professional.
D) They seek care because of the encouragement or prompting of their peers.

Question 2

Which of the following psychiatricmental health problems is most likely amenable to brief interpersonal psychotherapy (BIPT)?

A) Grief
B) Delusions
C) Delirium
D) Psychosis

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

Answer to Question 1

Ans: C
Most pediatric or adolescent clients do not voluntarily seek treatment; they are referred to treatment because of a disturbance noted by a family member, teacher, or pediatrician.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
Among the problem areas that respond to BIPT are grief related to loss by death or separation, ongoing interpersonal conflict, social role change requiring adaptation, and long-standing interpersonal problems of loneliness or isolation. Delusions, delirium, and psychosis are problems that necessitate alternative treatment measures.