Author Question: A nurse is caring for a 12-year-old inpatient with paranoid schizophrenia. The client's parents ask ... (Read 26 times)

shenderson6 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A nurse is caring for a 12-year-old inpatient with paranoid schizophrenia. The client's parents ask the nurse, What should we say when our child tells us that she hears voices? Which is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

A) Tell her to stop discussing the voices or else you will conclude the visit.
B) Ignore what she is saying and attempt to talk over her.
C) Neither confirm nor deny the content, but try to focus on reality.
D) Tell her that the voices are not real to reorient her.

Question 2

A psychiatric nurse is helping to plan an educational program for families of mentally ill patients. The title of the program is Enhancing Personal and Family Effectiveness. Which topic should the nurse include in developing this program?

a. Legal issues
b. Conflict resolution
c. Hygiene and appearance
d. Prescribed medications

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

Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

B
Programs designed to enhance personal and family effectiveness would most likely focus on topics such as behavior management, conflict resolution, communication skills, problem solving, stress management, assertiveness training, achieving a family balance, and meeting personal needs.