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jparksx

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Sullivan's Interpersonal Theory emphasized which of the following ideas in assigning a cause to psychiatric problems?
 
  a. heredity
  b. environment
  c. poor mothering
  d. poor nutrition

Question 2

A nurse is caring for a client who has late stage Alzheimer dementia. Which should be the nurse's priority intervention?
 
  A) Improve cognitive status by encouraging involvement in social activities.
  B) Decrease social isolation by providing group therapies.
  C) Promote dignity by providing comfort, safety, and self-care measures.
  D) Facilitate communication by providing alternative methods.



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Answer to Question 1

B
Sullivan was a leader in emphasizing the importance of interpersonal relationships. He sought to decrease what he perceived to be an emphasis on heredity in assigning cause to psychiatric conditions and to increase recognition of the importance of environments, especially the sociocultural environment. His approach has been described as holistic and interactional.

Answer to Question 2

C



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