Author Question: A popular treatment of people who were mentally ill in asylums during the first half of the 20th ... (Read 27 times)

Cooldude101 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A popular treatment of people who were mentally ill in asylums during the first half of the 20th century was:

a. baths of different temperatures and types
b. psychotropic medication
c. individual psychotherapy
d. family therapy

Question 2

What is the rationale for establishing a contract with a patient with an eating disorder at the beginning of treatment?

a. The patient and nurse form a coalition that is difficult for the family to disrupt.
b. A team approach to planning therapy ensures that physical and emotional needs will be met.
c. Patient involvement in decision making increases the sense of control and promotes cooperation.
d. Permission for refeeding is essential because this measure has the potential for negative effects.

al · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
People who were mentally ill during the first half of the 20th century were treated with baths of different temperatures and types. Hot baths were used for melancholy, and cold baths were used for mania.

Answer to Question 2

C
It is often difficult to secure patient cooperation with treatment. A contract helps engage the patient in the therapeutic alliance and obtains commitment to the treatment process.