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Question 1 of 5

The spouse of a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia says, I dont understand how events from childhood have anything to do with this disabling illness. Which response by the nurse will best help the spouse understand the cause of this disorder?

A. Psychological stress is the basis of most mental disorders.

B. This illness results from developmental factors rather than stress.

C. Research shows that this condition more likely has a biological basis.

D. It must be frustrating for you that your spouse is sick so much of the time.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Research shows that this condition more likely has a biological basis.

Question 2 of 5

When assessing a patient with a behavioral crisis, Nurses primary concern must be:

A. Allowing the patient to express himself or herself to you in his or her own words

B. Setting your personal feelings aside and providing needed care

C. Gathering the patient's belongings and taking them to the hospital

D. Whether the patient will cause harm to you or your partner

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Whether the patient will cause harm to you or your partner

Question 3 of 5

Marie, age 56, is the mother of five children. Her youngest child, who had been living at home and attending the local college, recently graduated and accepted a job in another state. Marie has never worked outside the home and has devoted her life to satisfying the needs of her husband and children. Since the departure of her last child from home, Marie has become increasingly dependent. Her husband is very concerned and takes her to the local mental health center. The most appropriate nursing intervention with Marie would be to

A. refer her to her family physician for a complete physical examination

B. suggest she seek outside employment now that her children have left home

C. identify convenient support systems for times when she is feeling particularly despondent

D. begin grief work and assist her to recognize areas of self-worth separate and apart from her children

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: begin grief work and assist her to recognize areas of self-worth separate and apart from her children

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following would NOT be an appropriate goal when working with a client with paranoid hallucination?

A. The client will learn to define and test reality

B. The client will reduce social isolation

C. The client will express feelings without fear

D. The client will focus on the content of hallucinations

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: The client will focus on the content of hallucinations

Question 5 of 5

The nurse understands that electroconvulsive therapy is primary used in psychiatric care for the treatment of:

A. Anxiety disorders.

B. Depression.

C. Mania.

D. Schizophrenia.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Depression.

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