You are a psychiatric nurse formulating a comprehensive outpatient treatment plan with a new client who carries a diagnosis of personality disorder
The client and you determine that learning new, more productive ways to relate with others on a day-to-day basis is an appropriate priority. The primary method that would effectively achieve this goal is: a. psychodrama
b. electroconvulsive therapy
c. hypnotherapy
d. pharmacotherapy
A
Of the four methods listed, psychodrama is the only method that could be used to achieve the outcomes developed by the nurse and the client. The priority is for the client to learn a new set of skills for communicating with others. Neither hypnotherapy, electroconvulsive therapy, nor pharmacotherapy are useful in teaching skills. Psychodrama can be a useful tool by providing clients direct feedback about their behavior in the comfort of the clinical setting.
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