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 psychoanalytical approach, focused on childhood trauma.
C) Depression and alcohol abuse should be treated concurrently.
D) Use a holistic approach, including mind, body, and spirit.

Question

Makshi Chhabra · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  Native Americans, because of their beliefs in the interrelatedness of parts and about being in harmony with nature, respond best to a holistic approach. No data are present to support dual diagnosis, because the patient has resolved the problem of excessive alcohol use. Psychopharmacological and somatic therapies may be part of the treatment, but the focus should be more holistic. Psychoanalysis is a long-term expensive therapy; cognitive therapy might be a better choice.

Definitions

Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives

Related questions