Which of the following clients may be the most appropriate candidate for cybertherapy?
A) A client with bipolar disorder who has been admitted to the hospital during a manic episode
B) A client whose depression does not warrant inpatient or outpatient care but who is motivated to maintain her health
C) A woman who has been brought to the emergency department because of acute psychosis
D) An inpatient who is on visual checks every 15 minutes as a suicide precaution
Ans: B
Cybertherapy may be most appropriate for persons who do not qualify for therapeutic intervention but are motivated for treatment. Acute illnesses are not likely to be effectively treated by this method.
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