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Chelseaamend · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia says, My co-workers are out to get me. I also saw two doctors plotting to kill me. How does this patient perceive the environment?

a. Disorganized
b. Dangerous
c. Supportive
d. Bizarre

Question 2

A nurse prepares the plan of care for a 15-year-old diagnosed with moderate intellectual developmental disorder. What are the highest outcomes that are realistic for this patient? Within 5 years, the patient will: (select all that apply)

a. graduate from high school.
b. live independently in an apartment.
c. independently perform own personal hygiene.
d. obtain employment in a local sheltered workshop.
e. correctly use public buses to travel in the community.

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

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The patient sees the world as hostile and dangerous. This assessment is important because the nurse can be more effective by using empathy to respond to the patient. Data are not present to support any of the other options.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C, D, E
Individuals with moderate intellectual developmental disorder progress academically to about the second grade. These people can learn to travel in familiar areas and perform unskilled or semiskilled work. With supervision, the person can function in the community, but independent living is not likely.