Author Question: Which of the following behaviors indicate that family therapy has been effective and can be ... (Read 39 times)

newbem · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Which of the following behaviors indicate that family therapy has been effective and can be terminated?

1. Family members are able to give feedback to others, telling them how they appear
2. Family members are able to identify faults and failures of others, telling them how to act better
3. Family members are able to give praise and criticism in equal measure
4. Family members are able to identify problems with communication

Question 2

In preparing for the treatment of a client only on carbamazepine (Tegretol), the nurse plans for which of the following?

1. A client with auditory hallucinations
2. A client with mood instability or convulsions
3. A client with memory deficits
4. A client with alcohol withdrawal or delusions

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

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: Termination in family therapy occurs in a flexible way, helping families achieve realistic goals, thus ending therapy with a feeling of accomplishment. The ability to give feedback to each other in a constructive manner is the sign of a healthy family. The ability to identify problems with communication is an early goal of therapy. Identifying faults and failures of others is not the focus of family therapy. Giving praise and criticism in equal measure is not a goal of family therapy and does not indicate the need for termination.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale: Some anticonvulsants are used in the treatment of mood instability. Antipsychotic medications treat hallucinations. Acetylcholinesteras e inhibitors treat memory issues. Alcohol withdrawal symptoms are treated with benzodiazepines.