Author Question: Select the most accurate characterization of treatment of the mentally ill prior to the Period of ... (Read 31 times)

MirandaLo · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Select the most accurate characterization of treatment of the mentally ill prior to the Period of Enlightenment.

a. Large asylums provided custodial care.
b. Care for the mentally ill was more compassionate.
c. Care focused on reducing stress and meeting basic human needs.
d. Patients were banished from communities or displayed for public amusement.

Question 2

Which guideline should a nurse use when applying the components of psychotherapeutic management to the care of a patient with mental illness?

a. The nurse's role in milieu management is secondary to that of social work.
b. Omitting any one component usually will result in less effective treatment.
c. The most important element of psychotherapeutic management is drug therapy.
d. A therapeutic nursepatient relationship is the most important aspect of treatment.

Rilsmarie951 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
In the 1700s it was common practice for caretakers to display mentally ill patients for the amusement of the paying public. The creation of large asylums took place during the Period of Enlightenment. Mental illness was first studied during the Period of Scientific Study. Dealing with stress and meeting basic needs are concerns of the modern era.

Answer to Question 2

B
The three components listed as choices a, c, and d above work together to provide the best treatment outcomes. When one element is missing, treatment is usually compromised. No single element is more important than the others; however, patients' needs govern the application of the components and permit judicious use.