Author Question: A 27-year-old diagnosed with schizophrenia lives at home with both parents. A nurse is helping the ... (Read 85 times)

penguins · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A 27-year-old diagnosed with schizophrenia lives at home with both parents. A nurse is helping the family become better prepared to work with their child. Which nursing intervention would be most beneficial?

a. Having the family members remind the patient often about appointments and the schedule of daily activities
b. Helping the family members with scheduling regular daily activities and suggesting the family members allow the patient privacy and personal space
c. Suggesting that family members spend as much time as possible with the patient and continuously reassure the patient that he or she will never be left alone
d. Suggesting that a family member help the patient plan activities of daily living (ADLs) and make sure that all family members understand the need for vigilance with the patient

Question 2

Cognitive therapy is considered task oriented, because interventions include which of the following activities?

a. exercises for the client to do in therapy
b. role-playing requirements
c. homework assignments between sessions
d. a client-written psychiatric history

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

Answer to Question 1

B
There are several common trouble spots in family life that can be anticipated. Learning ways to handle these troublesome areas empowers the family by giving them a sense of control over their lives. Some of these trouble spots include mechanics of everyday life, including the need for privacy and control over personal space, keeping a regular schedule, television usage, money management, grooming, alcohol and drug use, and a need for relatives to remember to take care of themselves. The remaining options do not support the patient in achieving self-reliance.

Answer to Question 2

C
Cognitive therapy is considered task oriented, because interventions include homework assignments between sessions. For example, a client dealing with problems of anger and risk for violence may be asked to keep a journal detailing feelings of anger, situations bringing on angry feelings, and immediate behaviors following angry feelings.