An individual with severe and persistent paranoid schizophrenia ...

[maegan_martin]

An individual with severe and persistent paranoid schizophrenia killed a homeless man when his
  auditory hallucinations commanded him to do so. He was found not guilty by reason of insanity.
 
  The
  forensic nurse understands that the best placement for the individual would be to be
  a. released into the community without supervision.
  b. sent to a forensic unit in the state prison system.
  c. admitted to the inpatient unit at a community mental health center.
  d. incarcerated in a state prison.

Question 2

A client tells the nurse I'm told that I should reduce the stress in my life, but I have no idea where
  to start.. The best suggestion for the nurse to make would be
 
  a. Why not start by learning to meditate? That technique will cover everything..
  b. In cases like yours, physical exercise works to elevate mood and reduce
  anxiety..
  c. Most stress is related to conflicts in interpersonal relationships. You can work on
  becoming more assertive..
  d. Keeping a journal can help you identify sources of stress by looking at activities
  that put a strain on energy or time or trigger anger or anxiety..

[ju]

Answer to Question 1

B
The individual who responds to command hallucinations is too dangerous to be released into the
community but too ill to be held within the general population of the state prison system. A forensic
unit would provide the needed treatment and confinement.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Journaling is the only option that will provide an opportunity for the client to identify stressful
events or activities retrospectively. In the other options, the nurse is offering solutions without first
assessing needs.

[maegan_martin]

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[ju]

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