NCLEX-PN
Psychosocial Integrity Nclex PN Questions Questions
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A family member of a client with a diagnosis of Schizophrenia asks about the prognosis. The nurse's response is based on the knowledge that schizophrenia:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'is a chronic, deteriorating disease with periods of remission.' While choices A, C, and D contain some truths about schizophrenia, they do not directly address the prognosis aspect of the question. Schizophrenia can affect both men and women equally, is typically diagnosed in early adulthood, and does not have a known protective hormone effect that delays diagnosis.
Choice B accurately reflects the chronic and fluctuating nature of the disease, which is essential for understanding its long-term course.
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