When a counselor considers whether a client should be hospitalized, all of the following are used to determine when, where and if the client should be hospitalized EXCEPT _____
a. The client's insurance coverage or ability to pay
b. The client's refusal to go to the hospital, regardless of the severity of the problem
c. The least restrictive environment necessary for the client's recovery or safety
d. The client's danger to self or others
b
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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
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If an intravenous drug abuser should attempt to clean the “rig” by rinsing it out with tap water,
a. this can result in bacterial contamination of the needle since tap water can contain microorganisms. b. this will move the bacterial contaminants to the tip of the needle, making the next user of that needle more likely to become infected. c. this will cause the most vulnerable bacteria to die by exposing them to the chlorine in the tap water, leaving the more virulent strains behind to infect the next user. d. the water itself will encourage the growth of microorganisms.
Mary, an adolescent, although is extremely thin. is terrified of gaining weight and refuses to eat for long periods of time. Consequently, her menstrual periods stopped and the hair on her head is thinning
The practitioners who are evaluating her would like to quantify her eating behavior to assist with development of a treatment plan. Which would be the best way to measure the latency of her eating behavior? a. Measure how long it takes Mary to finish her meal. b. Measure how long it takes Mary to begin eating. c. Ask Mary how many times she thinks about food during an hour. d. Ask Mary to identify other family members who have an eating disorder.