Patient Data.

Exhibits

What are three goals of therapy for this client? Select three that apply.

Choice A rationale:

Assessment of tobacco use geared toward adolescents. Rationale: While assessing tobacco use is essential for promoting health in adolescents, the question is about developing a class about mental health and addressing the increase in suicides in the community. Assessing tobacco use is not directly related to this topic. Stress self-management techniques are more relevant.

Choice B rationale:

Exploration of stress self-management techniques. Rationale: This is the correct answer. Addressing stress and teaching adolescents self-management techniques is crucial in the context of mental health promotion and suicide prevention. Adolescents often face stressors, and providing them with effective strategies to manage stress can contribute to their overall well-being.

Choice C rationale:

Video with statistics showing trends in suicide rates. Rationale: While providing statistics about suicide rates can be informative, it may not be the most engaging or effective method for teaching adolescents about mental health and stress management. Interactive activities and skill-building exercises are often more beneficial.

Choice D rationale:

Handouts for local substance abuse treatment centers. Rationale: Providing handouts for substance abuse treatment centers

Choice A rationale:

Emphasize that using safe sex practices removes the risk of STIs. Rationale: While promoting safe sex practices is essential in preventing STIs, this response is not directly addressing the client's situation. The client already reports having unprotected sex, so this choice does not provide relevant information or address the potential consequences.

Choice B rationale:

Explain that reinfections occur from sex with untreated partners. Rationale: This is the correct response. Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection that can be treated with antibiotics, but reinfections can occur if sexual partners are not treated. This response provides essential information about the potential consequences of unprotected sex with untreated partners.

Choice C rationale:

Clarify that all STIs are transmitted through sexual intercourse. Rationale: While this statement is accurate in a general sense, it does not specifically address the client's situation or the risks associated with syphilis. It lacks the focus needed to educate the client effectively about their current situation.

Choice D rationale:

Provide counseling that most contraceptives protect against infection. Rationale: This response is inaccurate. Contraceptives primarily aim to prevent pregnancy, not protect against STIs. Therefore, it does not address the client's concern or provide relevant information about syphilis.