Author Question: A student nurse is caring for a client with schizophrenia from the local prison who has been ... (Read 35 times)

kaid0807 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A student nurse is caring for a client with schizophrenia from the local prison who has been incarcerated for illegal drug manufacture and solicitation.

The student nurse is overheard stating that I can't take care of him; he is probably gay and a drug addict. The student nurse is best described as being which of the following?

A) Introverted
B) Extroverted
C) Prejudiced
D) Open-minded

Question 2

A nursing student is aware that all psychiatric clients are vulnerable to being stigmatized and stereotyped, a phenomenon that is particularly common when members of the public judge what?

A) Clients who have been diagnosed with depression
B) People with schizophrenia
C) Older adults with anxiety disorders
D) Women who become depressed after giving birth

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

Answer to Question 1

Ans: C
The student is exhibiting prejudice in this situation. Prejudice is described as feelings of intolerance about persons who are hospitalized in psychiatric-mental health care facilities. Introvert and extrovert are types of personality traits. The student is not being open-minded regarding this client.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
Research suggests that individuals labeled mentally ill, regardless of the specific psychiatric diagnosis or level of disability, are stigmatized or disgraced more severely than those with other health conditions. Furthermore, some studies suggest that individuals with psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia, are judged more harshly than people with depression or anxiety disorders.