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Psychobiological Disorder Questions
Question 1 of 5
Clint, a client on the psychiatric unit, has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. He begins to tell the nurse about how the CIA is looking for him and will kill him if they find him. The most appropriate response by the nurse is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: “I know you believe that, Clint, but it's really hard for me to believe.†This response acknowledges Clint's belief without validating or dismissing it, showing empathy and respect for his feelings. It avoids confrontation or denial, which could escalate his paranoia. Choice A dismisses Clint's concerns, potentially making him feel unheard and increasing his distress. Choice B minimizes Clint's beliefs, which can be invalidating and damaging to the therapeutic relationship. Choice C, while open-ended, may not address Clint's emotional needs and could lead to further delusional elaboration. Overall, choice D demonstrates empathy, validation, and nonjudgmental attitude, promoting trust and effective communication with Clint.
Question 2 of 5
The letters in the abbreviation DSM-5 stand for
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
In which of the following anxiety disorders is the person in a continuous state of excessive, pointless worry and apprehension?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
Symptoms of PTSD include all of the following except
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
Clifford falsely believes that the police have planted secret cameras in his home to monitor his every movement. Clifford's belief is an example of
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.