You are working with a client who has a diagnosis of ...

[bobthebuilder]

You are working with a client who has a diagnosis of schizophrenia. This client is giving away belongings and telling people good-bye. In your assessment, planning, and interventions, you would MOST keep in mind which of the following ideas?
 
  a. People with schizophrenia have little use for belongings.
  b. Persons with a diagnosis of schizophrenia never hurt themselves, only others.
  c. 10 of persons with schizophrenia eventually commit suicide.
  d. As high as 50 of persons with schizophrenia commit suicide.

Question 2

While the cause of schizophrenia is unknown, it is commonly believed to be caused by which of the following factors?
 
  a. dysfunctional family interaction
  b. trauma at birth or in utero
  c. sin or an evil nature
  d. biological and genetic factors

[alvinum]

Answer to Question 1

C
Overall, at least 10 of individuals with schizophrenia eventually commit suicide. Suicide may occur at any time in the course of the disorder and occurs with equal frequency in men and women. A variety of factors may stimulate an individual to commit suicide. These include low self-esteem, the individual's perception of the diagnosis and prognosis, auditory hallucinations that prompt the individual to harm him- or herself, and so on.

Answer to Question 2

D
Schizophrenia is believed to be caused by biological and genetic factors. The neurotransmitter dopamine has been identified as being involved with schizophrenia. Studies have also documented the relationship between genetics and the development of schizophrenia.

[bobthebuilder]

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