Which therapeutic intervention could the nurse generalist use to help a child gain insight into
feelings and learn new ways to cope with difficult situations?
a. Bibliotherapy
b. Family therapy
c. Psychodrama
d. Insight-oriented individual therapy
A
Bibliotherapy involves reading stories about children in situations similar to the client's. Books can
help children deal with divorce, death, fears, and separation. The other modalities are reserved for
advanced practice nurses and other therapists with additional training.
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a. It is a less expensive method of testing. b. It is not as accurate as laboratory testing. c. Children are better able to manage the diabetes. d. The parents are better able to manage the disease.
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