NSG 527 - Psychopathology, Theories, & Advanced Clinical Modalities
Final Exam
Question:
Advantages of working with the family as opposed to only working with the individual
Answer:
you can do a full assessment, your evaluation and treatment have a greater scope of practice because it involves all of the family members; assessment, evaluation, and treatment plan will be broader; you may be able to diagnose a problem that was unknown prior to the assessment
Question:
Recovery
Answer:
Emerges from HOPE; ex: a client with a mental health issue like depression
or anxiety - through successive treatment, they felt empowered and optimistic. They might say, "I feel like I can overcome this disease or illness."
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Question:
When evaluating a family for making changes
Answer:
it is situationally determined and the clients own perception of their issue and is really pertinent in deciding on how and if they're going to be able to consider making a change; if they don't identify an issue that can be changed in their life, they're going to be stagnant with moving forward
Question:
How can an advanced practice nurse involve families to know what kind of coping strategies they will need?
Answer:
by asking them questions such as "How have you handled or how have you resolved issues in the past?" and "What coping strategies did you have before?"
Question:
How can the APRN stigmatize the family / individual?
Answer:
by dictating the treatment plan to them; NOTE: DO NOT DICTATE to them
to follow a treatment plan - it puts the client and the family on the defensive.
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Question:
How can the APRN empower the family / individual?
Answer:
Encourage discussion about possible solutions - it brings the family together.Allow them to have input - make them feel like they are part of the solution.
Question:
How can the APRN be culturally competent?
Answer:
By being aware of their own biases and ensure you do not project them on to the client / family. Be less judgmental of other people's behavior. Be sensitive to other people's culture.
Question:
What is the negative outcome of being culturally incompetent/judgmental?
Answer:
increased stigmatization; communication will be impaired; assessments will not be accurate
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