A nurse is explaining the therapeutic milieu to a new nurse. The ...

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A nurse is explaining the therapeutic milieu to a new nurse. The best explanation of this term would be:
 
  1. The place where the child is receiving care.
   2. Group therapy.
   3. Personal interactions between patients and staff.
   4. All of the above are correct.

Question 2

One of the pitfalls of inpatient psychiatric treatment centers is:
 
  1. The treatment is usually not effective.
   2. Heavy sedation is needed to control the children.
   3. Some children view the placement as a way to get more attention.
   4. A child will have increased suicidal ideations after admission.

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Answer to Question 1

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1. Milieu indicates a setting. The setting is where the child is receiving services.
2. Group therapy is one activity used in a therapeutic milieu.
3. Personal interactions are one activity used in the therapeutic milieu to help the child.
4. The setting and types of activities enhance the treatment in a therapeutic milieu.

Answer to Question 2

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1. A variety of treatment centers are available and can be effective, depending on the family, social, cultural, and psychological factors for the patient.
2. Heavy sedation is rarely used in an inpatient treatment facility.
3. The placement may empower the child to feel that they can exhibit negative behaviors to be successful in getting attention.
4. Not all children have suicidal ideations.