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V@ndy87 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A client, age 16, is being discharged to a group home as a continuing treatment option rather than returning to his own home. The client's father states to the nurse, I really wish my son was well enough to go home with us.

I feel awful about him living in a group home. The nurse will assess the father's statements as stemming from:
1. Guilt
2. Anger
3. Denial
4. Relief

Question 2

A 9-year-old client on the children's unit was admitted after being involved in several alterca-tions at the school and being suspended. On the unit the client avoids talking to staff about feel-ings.

The staff would expect that the client, in an effort to mask feelings, may:
1. Select solitary games and activities
2. Display acting-out behaviors on the unit
3. Refuse to participate in family visits
4. Fail to complete homework assignments

bigcheese9 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 1
Parents often feel guilty for being unable to cure their children, especially when the child is to be cared for in a setting outside the home. The father's statements does not reflect any of the other three option choices.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 2
Children with conduct disorder often experience low self-esteem, poor frustration tolerance, and temper outbursts. Acting out allows the client to act tough while avoiding expression of feelings of low self-esteem. Options 1, 3, and 4: These behaviors would not mask feelings.