Author Question: A 22-year-old woman with depression misses her scheduled meeting with the nurse. Although they ... (Read 33 times)

Themember4 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A 22-year-old woman with depression misses her scheduled meeting with the nurse.

Although they have established a contract to meet on an agreed upon schedule, the nurse understands that the client is still testing the relationship and working on trusting her care provider. This behavior usually manifests itself during which phase of the therapeutic relationship? a. Termination
b. Orientation
c. Working
d. Preparation

Question 2

Which aspects of adult mental health care systems did the National Alliance on Mental Illness survey focus on? (Select all that apply.)

a. Availability of care
b. Access to care
c. Regulation of medications
d. Increased funding

mcinincha279 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Testing is an important step during the orientation phase in establishing trust in the therapeutic relationship. Although clients may not appear for scheduled appointments, use profane language, or resist sharing their feelings, the caregiver must demonstrate a willingness to continue the therapeutic relationship.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, D
In 2006, the National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) conducted the first comprehensive survey and grading of state adult mental health care systems conducted in more than 15 years (NAMI, 2006). Their results revealed a fragmented system with an overall grade of D. Recommendations focused on increased funding, availability of care, access to care, and greater involvement of consumers and their families.