Which outcome would be most appropriate for a symptom-management ...

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Which outcome would be most appropriate for a symptom-management group for persons with schizophrenia? Group members:
 
  a. state the names of their medications.
  b. resolve conflicts within their families.
  c. describe ways to cope with their illness.
  d. rate anxiety at least two points lower.

Question 2

A woman tells the nurse that her husband abuses her most often when he is intoxicated, just as his father had beaten him and his mother.
 
  The woman is aware of the location of a safe house and has considered leaving home with her two children, but she cites being brought up to believe you keep quiet and stay together, no matter what happens.. She states the husband is always apologetic and remorseful after an incident. What evidence exists that the husband is at risk of becoming a perpetrator of physical abuse? He: a. is unable to make lasting behavioral changes.
  b. was an abused child.
  c. is without a job.
  d. experiences remorse.

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Answer to Question 1

C
An appropriate psychoeducational focus for patients with schizophrenia is managing their symptoms; coping with symptoms such as impaired memory or impaired reality testing can improve functioning and enhances their quality of life. Names of medications might be appropriate for a medication education group but would be a low priority for symptom management. Addressing intrafamily issues would be more appropriate within a family therapy group or possibly a support group. Rating anxiety lower would be an expected outcome for a stress-management group.

Answer to Question 2

B
An abuse-prone individual is an individual who has experienced family violence and has usually been abused as a child. The other options are not relevant in this scenario.