Author Question: A client remarks to the nurse The family therapist mentioned that our family is enmeshed. Can you ... (Read 78 times)

fahad · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A client remarks to the nurse The family therapist mentioned that our family is enmeshed. Can you
tell me what that means? The best reply from the nurse would be

a. It means that your family members do not have a strong sense of their own
individual selves..
b. It means that your communication patterns often give double messages. Your
body language does not match the meaning of what you say..
c. Enmeshment refers to the tendency of your family to try to maintain balance.
When the balance tips, you take measures to restore the balance..
d. Enmeshment refers to blaming the weakest family member for all the troubles of
the family..

Question 2

A 16-year-old client was brought to the 24-hour drug clinic after taking her first dose of LSD and
having a bad trip. The drug effects wore off after 8 hours.

What health teaching should be performed
before the client's release from the drug clinic?
a. Provide a list of untoward effects of narcotic use.
b. Explain the dangers of cocaine use.
c. Discuss the carcinogenic effects of marijuana on the lungs.
d. Describe flashbacks and what to do if one occurs.

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

Answer to Question 1

A
Enmeshed families have unclear distinctions among family members. Option B refers to double-bind
communication. Option C, the seeking of balance, refers to family homeostasis. Option D refers to
scapegoating.

Answer to Question 2

D
Flashbacks are a common effect of hallucinogenic drugs. They can be terrifying to experience.
Information about their possible occurrence can be helpful. The other options deal with information
about drugs other than LSD.