A nurse is caring for a client who has been newly diagnosed with schizophrenia. Which of the following findings is true regarding this disorder?
Biologically male clients are typically diagnosed earlier than biologically female clients.
Biologically female clients are likely to be diagnosed earlier than biologically born males.
Diagnosis commonly occurs in individuals under the age of 12.
People diagnosed with schizophrenia are more violent than others.
The Correct Answer is A
Rationale:
A. Schizophrenia is typically diagnosed earlier in males compared to females, with onset often occurring in late adolescence to early adulthood.
B. Biologically female clients are generally diagnosed later in life compared to males.
C. Schizophrenia is rarely diagnosed in individuals under the age of 12; it commonly presents in late adolescence or early adulthood.
D. People with schizophrenia are not necessarily more violent than others; rather, violence is not a defining characteristic of the disorder.
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Correct Answer is B
Explanation
Rationale:
A. Stage 2 (moderate) of alcohol withdrawal involves symptoms such as increased blood pressure and heart rate, mild confusion, and tremors, but does not typically include hallucinations or severe agitation.
B. Stage 3 (severe) alcohol withdrawal includes severe symptoms such as hallucinations (e.g., seeing spiders), severe agitation, and possible delirium tremens, which are consistent with the client's manifestations.
C. Stage 1 (mild) symptoms generally include mild anxiety and tremors but do not include hallucinations or significant changes in mental status.
D. The client’s manifestations indicate severe withdrawal symptoms, not just a general description.
Correct Answer is B
Explanation
Rationale:
A. Boundaries refer to maintaining professional limits in the nurse-client relationship, which is not directly related to the cause of hallucination exacerbation.
B. Relapse is the return of symptoms after a period of improvement, which is a common explanation for the recurrence of hallucinations in a client with schizophrenia.
C. The SE model (Social Ecological Model) is a framework for understanding the various levels of influence on health behaviors and is not a direct cause of hallucinations.
D. Stigma refers to the negative attitudes and beliefs about mental illness, which can affect a client’s self-perception but is not a direct cause of symptom exacerbation.