When Working with Individuals Who Are HIV-Positive, Which of the Following

question 17

Multiple Choice

When working with individuals who are HIV-positive, which of the following is not important?

• A) Understanding the cultural background of the client
• B) De-mystifying the disease by treating the individual as if there are no unique treatment concerns
• C) Understanding the disease and combating myths
• D) Offering a "strength-based" approach to treatment that focuses on positives

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Definitions:

Coping Mechanisms

Strategies or behaviors individuals employ to manage stress, deal with difficult situations, or mitigate emotional conflicts.

Current Resources

The available assets or capabilities that can be utilized at the present time to achieve objectives or satisfy needs.

Continual Exposure

A therapeutic technique where individuals are repeatedly exposed to feared stimuli, aiming to reduce anxiety and avoidance behaviors over time.

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

A psychiatric disorder that may occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event, characterized by severe anxiety, flashbacks, and uncontrollable thoughts about the event.