The theme that might be expected to occur during family therapy ...

[natalie2426]

The theme that might be expected to occur during family therapy with two parents, two siblings, and
  a teen client with anorexia nervosa who engages in provocative behaviors is
 
  a. building stable coalitions.
  b. interpreting negative messages as positive.
  c. competition of the client with the father.
  d. lack of trust in the client by the family.

Question 2

The nurse in the emergency department tells the daughter of a client that her 86-year-old mother has
  had a stroke.
 
  The daughter tearfully asks the nurse Who will take care of me now? When the nurse
  explores this query, the daughter mentions that her mother always tells her what job to take, what
  clothes to buy and wear, and what to have for lunch. The daughter states that she needs someone to
  direct her and reassure her when she gets anxious. This behavior could best be assessed as
  a. histrionic.
  b. dependent.
  c. narcissistic.
  d. borderline.

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Answer to Question 1

D
The theme of lack of trust in the client by the family is frequently noted when the client does
provocative things such as going to the bathroom and remaining there after meals. The client is
unable to fathom the concern of the family about possible purging behaviors. Option A: The client
frequently shifts coalitions. Option B: The client perceives positive messages as negative. Option C:
The client usually competes with the mother.

Answer to Question 2

B
The main characteristic of the dependent personality is a pervasive need to be taken care of that
leads to submissive behaviors and fear of separation. Option A: Histrionic behavior is characterized
by flamboyance, attention seeking, and seductiveness. Option C: Narcissistic behavior is
characterized by grandiosity and exploitive behavior. Option D: Clients with borderline personality
disorder demonstrate separation anxiety, impulsivity, and splitting.

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