The parents of a young man with schizophrenia express feelings of responsibility and guilt for their son’s problems. How can the nurse best educate the family? A. Acknowledge the parent’s responsibility. B. Explain the biological nature of schizophrenia. C. Refer the family to a support group. D. Teach the parents various ways they… Read More »
A person with antisocial personality disorder has toughness relating to others because of never having learned to: A. Count on others B. Empathize with others C. Be dependent on others D. Communicate with others socially Correct Answer: B. Empathize with others The lack of superego control allows… Read More »
Kevin is remanded by the courts for psychiatric treatment. His police record, which dates to his early teenage years, includes delinquency, running away, auto theft, and vandalism. He dropped out of school at age 16 and has been living on his own since then. His history suggests maladaptive coping, which is associated with: A.… Read More »
The nurse collecting family assessment data asks. “Who is in your family and where do they live?” Which of the following is the nurse attempting to identify? A. Boundaries B. Ethnicity C. Relationships D. Triangles Correct Answer: A. Boundaries Family boundaries are parameters that define who is… Read More »
Which of the following behaviors by a client with dependent personality disorder shows the client has made progress toward the goal of increasing problem-solving skills? A. The client is courteous. B. The client asks questions. C. The client stops acting out. D. The client controls emotions. Correct… Read More »
Macoy and Helen seek emergency crisis intervention because he slapped her repeatedly the night before. The husband indicates that his childhood was marred by an abusive relationship with his father. When intervening with this couple, nurse Gerry knows they are at risk for repeated violence because the husband: A. Has only moderate impulse control.… Read More »
According to the family systems theory, which of the following best describes the process of differentiation? A. Cooperative action among members of the family. B. Development of autonomy within the family. C. Incongruent messages wherein the recipient is a victim. D. Maintenance of system continuity or equilibrium. Correct Answer:… Read More »
Which is the best indicator of success in the long-term management of the client? A. His symptoms are replaced by indifference to his feelings. B. He participates in diversionary activities. C. He learns to verbalize his feelings and concerns. D. He states that his behavior is irrational. Correct Answer:… Read More »
A client whose husband just left her has a recurrence of anorexia nervosa. Nurse Vic caring for her realizes that this exacerbation of anorexia nervosa results from the client’s effort to: A. Manipulate her husband. B. Gain control of one part of her life. C. Commit suicide. D. Live up to… Read More »
The nurse is interacting with a family consisting of a mother, a father, and a hospitalized adolescent who has a diagnosis of alcohol abuse. The nurse analyzes the situation and agrees with the adolescent’s view about family rules. Which intervention is most appropriate? A. The nurse should align with the adolescent, who is the family scapegoat.… Read More »