You are caring for an older adult who is recently widowed. She says, No one cares if I die. Everyone I ever loved is dead. What is the best response?

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Question 1 of 5

You are caring for an older adult who is recently widowed. She says, No one cares if I die. Everyone I ever loved is dead. What is the best response?

A. I am sure that you still have people who care about you. B. You sound like you are feeling all alone. C. Boy, that is depressing. D. I dont believe that.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

When is schizophrenia most likely to be diagnosed?

A. Grade school B. College age C. After the birth of the first child D. After retirement

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

Which statement is most true about schizophrenia treatment today?

A. Most require lifelong institutionalization. B. Patients can stop taking their antipsychotics once stabilized. C. Psycho-education for the family is part of the treatment plan. D. Most can function normally in society with little support after treatment for the first episode.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

Your hospitalized schizophrenic patient has been taking clozapine (Clozaril) for several months. You recognize this medication is effective by which of the following patient reports?

A. He no longer has a memory of past psychotic behavior. B. He is drowsier, so less bothered by the hallucinations. C. He no longer hears voices. D. He is more uncomfortable around others.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

Later in the day you find this patient standing in the lounge in a strange position: on one leg with both arms extended. How should you respond?

A. Ignore the behavior, as this must be something she needs to do. B. Tell the patient sternly that this is not appropriate and to move to her room. C. Calmly acknowledge the position and ask the patient to stand on both legs. D. Encourage other patients in the lounge to do the same position to make the patient more comfortable.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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