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MGLQZ

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on: Jul 19, 2018
The nurse is caring for an adolescent patient with a substance abuse disorder. What type of therapy is priority for this patient?
 
  1. Group
  2. Family
  3. Individual
  4. Electroconvulsive

Question 2

The nurse is caring for an adolescent with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). What therapy is most appropriate for decreasing the presence of internalized symptoms associated with this disorder?
 
  1. Group therapy
  2. Individual therapy
  3. Parent management training
  4. Cognitive-behavioral therapy


chloejackso

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: 2
Explanation: Family therapy has been a primary intervention for youth with substance abuse problems, demonstrating improved family functioning and improved parenting behaviors and decreases in target symptoms of alcohol and drug use. Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is not primarily used in the treatment of substance abuse disorder. The patient may benefit from group or individual therapy; however, the priority is family therapy.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 3
Explanation: Parent management training has been found to decrease internalizing symptoms in youth with ADHD. While the patient may benefit from group, individual and cognitive-behavioral therapy, these are not the most appropriate therapies.


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