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tnt_battle

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A prison nurse is assessing a new inmate who demonstrates a history of SPMI. The nurse anticipates that this client is most likely to have what?
 
  A) A history of childhood abuse
  B) A drug or alcohol disorder
  C) A diagnosis of major depression
  D) Delirium or dementia

Question 2

Which of the following is a risk factor for homelessness among persons with SPMI?
 
  A) Adequate family support
  B) Presence of negative symptoms of schizophrenia
  C) Concurrent drug or alcohol abuse
  D) Presence of a cognitive disorder


stanleka1

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
More than 90 of inmates with SPMI who are incarcerated have lifelong drug or alcohol disorders. Depression, delirium, and dementia are not among the more common diagnoses in this population. Childhood abuse is common among this population, but rates are likely lower than 90.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
Risk factors for homelessness include presence of positive symptoms of schizophrenia, concurrent drug or alcohol abuse, presence of a personality disorder, lack of current family support, and high rate of disorganized family functioning from birth to age 18.


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tnt_battle

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Reply #2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jul 19, 2018
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