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Garrulous · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Family members of a client newly diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia state that they do not
understand what caused the client's illness. The nurse's response should be predicated on the

a. neurobiological-genetic model.
b. stress model.
c. family theory model.
d. developmental model.

Question 2

A client with somatoform pain disorder who has been in treatment for 4 weeks tells the clinic nurse
that although he still has a considerable amount of pain, he notices it less and is able to perform
more activities of daily living.

The nurse should evaluate the treatment plan as
a. unsuccessful.
b. minimally successful.
c. partially successful.
d. totally successful.

aliotak · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Compelling evidence exists that schizophrenia is a neurological disorder probably related to
neurochemical abnormalities, neuroanatomical disruption of brain circuits, and genetic vulnerability.
Options B, C, and D: Stress, family disruption, and developmental influences may contribute but are
not considered single etiologies.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Decreased preoccupation with symptoms and increased ability to perform activities of daily living
suggest partial success of the treatment plan. Total success is rare because of client resistance.