Author Question: When developing a care plan for a client in family therapy, which of the following questions will ... (Read 54 times)

dakota nelson · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

When developing a care plan for a client in family therapy, which of the following questions will provide the best information for planning appropriate interventions?

1. What kinds of activities does your family enjoy together?
2. Who is the primary caregiver in your family?
3. What is the most important problem that you want help with?
4. How often do you attend church together as a family?

Question 2

The nurse knows that including family members in the plan of care for a suicidal client is extremely important. Two important strategies that families need to know are: Standard Text: Select all that apply.

1. How to help loved ones avoid acting on suicidal thoughts.
2. How to work with other families.
3. How to prevent suicide.
4. How to communicate with hospital staff.
5. How to communicate with one another.

irishcancer18 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

3
Rationale: The best way to find out what families need from mental health professionals is to ask them directly. The other questions provide information during a family assessment, but do not solicit the family's opinion of what they think they need help with.

Answer to Question 2

1,3
Rationale: How to help loved ones avoid acting on suicidal thoughts. Including family members in the plan of care for the client is extremely important. Knowing how to help their loved one avoid acting on suicidal thoughts when they occur is one of the most important strategies that families need to know.