A Native American Patient Sadly Describes a Difficult Childhood

question 16

Multiple Choice

A Native American patient sadly describes a difficult childhood.The patient abused alcohol as a teenager but stopped 10 years ago.The patient now says,"I feel stupid and good for nothing.I don't help my people." How should the treatment team focus planning for this patient?

• A) Psychopharmacological and somatic therapies should be central techniques.
• B) Apply a psychoanalytic approach, focused on childhood trauma.
• C) Depression and alcohol abuse should be treated concurrently.
• D) Use a holistic approach, including mind, body, and spirit.

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