A family has a nursing diagnosis of Interrupted Family Process, related to son being diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia, evidenced by an inability or unwillingness to express feelings.
Under the communication theory of family therapy, which of the following would be an appropriate outcome for this diagnosis? a. The family will begin to communicate with each other about the stigma of schizophrenia.
b. The son will be placed in a psychiatric hospital for treatment of his thought disorder and suicidal ideations.
c. Within a week all family members will visit the doctor's office to determine if the family carries the gene for schizophrenia and agree to treatment as needed.
d. Within 1 month of weekly sessions with the nurse, family members will begin to identify that change in communication patterns would help them to understand each other and deal with the son's diagnosis of schizophrenia.
Question 2
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a. experiencing less severe signs of being depressed.
b. physically recovered and able to take on new responsibilities.
c. emotionally responsive and functioning at the pre-illness level.
d. able to tolerate high levels of stress and exceeding pre-illness hardiness.
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