Author Question: A 14-year-old comes to the clinic with a suspected history of abuse. Which of the following findings ... (Read 43 times)

cdr_15 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A 14-year-old comes to the clinic with a suspected history of abuse. Which of the following findings would raise suspicions that she has been a victim of abuse?

a. She refuses a physical examination, claiming that she feels sick to her stomach.
b. She makes jokes about the physical examination to the nurse.
c. She refuses to discuss her relationship with her boyfriend.
d. She makes eye contact with the nurse and provider.

Question 2

Intervention for schizophrenia can be divided into three categories: clinical and family support services, rehabilitative services, and humanitarian aid and public safety. Which of the following choices is an example of rehabilitative services?

a. reducing positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia
b. providing social controls to prevent harm to others in the community
c. improving quality of life for clients by enhancing their independence
d. providing productive activity and occupational therapy

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

Answer to Question 1

A
The nurse would be suspicious that the adolescent has been a victim of abuse, if the adolescent refuses to have a physical exam. Adolescents who have been abused may make complaints of feeling sick to the stomach. These feelings are a result of the memories of the abuse and being touched by another individual. Other signs and symptoms might include feelings of nausea, pain with no stimuli, and nervous twitching.

Answer to Question 2

D
An example of rehabilitative services for the client with schizophrenia would include providing productive activity and occupational therapy. Rehabilitation involves increasing the client's capacity, both for social interactions and for productive activity (including gainful employment when feasible).