« previous next »

Author Question: A prison nurse is assessing a new inmate who demonstrates a history of SPMI. The nurse anticipates ... (Read 100 times)

tnt_battle

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 556
on: Jul 19, 2018
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

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 325
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.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question

tnt_battle

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 556
Reply #2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Correct answers!


stanleka1

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 325
Reply #3 on: Jul 19, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, more than 50 million Americans have some kind of food allergy. Food allergies affect between 4 and 6% of children, and 4% of adults, according to the CDC. The most common food allergies include shellfish, peanuts, walnuts, fish, eggs, milk, and soy.

Did you know?

The cure for trichomoniasis is easy as long as the patient does not drink alcoholic beverages for 24 hours. Just a single dose of medication is needed to rid the body of the disease. However, without proper precautions, an individual may contract the disease repeatedly. In fact, most people develop trichomoniasis again within three months of their last treatment.

Did you know?

Illness; diuretics; laxative abuse; hot weather; exercise; sweating; caffeine; alcoholic beverages; starvation diets; inadequate carbohydrate consumption; and diets high in protein, salt, or fiber can cause people to become dehydrated.

Did you know?

The ratio of hydrogen atoms to oxygen in water (H2O) is 2:1.

Did you know?

Side effects from substance abuse include nausea, dehydration, reduced productivitiy, and dependence. Though these effects usually worsen over time, the constant need for the substance often overcomes rational thinking.

The nurse can make observations about the patient's general appearance while talking with the p The nurse can make observations about the patient's general appearance while talking with the p
Health History Assessment Questions Pertinent to Drug Administration Health History Assessment Questions Pertinent to Drug Administration
Brief Review of the History of Oligonucleotide Synthesis Brief Review of the History of Oligonucleotide Synthesis
Nursing history for vascular assessment Nursing history for vascular assessment
History History
History History
Video: HIV replication/ Replication cycle of HIV

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library