Author Question: The nurse is helping the family of an adolescent understand why their child has been diagnosed with ... (Read 69 times)

tiara099 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is helping the family of an adolescent understand why their child has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. Which risk factor in the client's history supports the current diagnosis?

A) Association with psychotic clients
B) Smoking
C) Genetic predisposition
D) Allergy to shellfish

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing auditory hallucinations. Which is the priority nursing diagnosis for this client?

A) Disturbed Thought Processes
B) Individual Ineffective Coping
C) Impaired Verbal Communication
D) Risk for Violence, Self-Directed or Other-Directed

shayla · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Studies have shown that there is a genetic predisposition to the development of schizophrenia. Smoking, allergies to foods, and association with others have not been shown to cause schizophrenia.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D

Maintaining a safe environment is the priority diagnosis. Although the client has impaired thought processes, this is not the priority diagnosis at this time. Individual Ineffective Coping and Impaired Verbal Communication are also correct diagnoses, but the key word here is priority, and this client has a potential or risk for harm to self or others.