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crobinson2013 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

The family of a client with acute symptoms of schizophrenia knows nothing about the client's illness
and the role the family can play in his recovery. The nurse should recommend that they attend

a. psychoanalytic group therapy.
b. a psychoeducational group.
c. transactional therapy.
d. family therapy.

Question 2

A severely depressed client shows vegetative signs of depression. Interventions to be implemented
include (more than one answer may be correct)

A. monitoring food and fluid intake.
B. offering laxatives as needed.
C. providing a quiet sleep environment.
D. doubling the daily caffeine intake.
E. restricting intake of processed foods.

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

Answer to Question 1

B
A psychoeducational group explores the causes of schizophrenia, the role of medication, the
importance of medication compliance, support for the ill member, and hints for living with a
schizophrenic person. Such a group can be of immeasurable practical assistance to the family. The
other types of therapy do not focus on psychoeducation.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, C
Rationale: Options A, B, and C promote a normal elimination pattern. Option D: Increasing the
intake of stimulants such as caffeine may make the client feel jittery and anxious when the client is
already feeling unwell. Option E: No indication exists that processed foods should be restricted.