A nurse is speaking with a newly licensed nurse who reports that they fear a client might be dangerous to others due to the client's diagnosis of schizophrenia. Which of the following types of stigma should the nurse identify as being associated with this fear?
Self
Institutional
Cultural
Public
The Correct Answer is D
Rationale:
A. Self-stigma refers to the internalized negative beliefs a person may have about their own mental illness, not external fears about others.
B. Institutional stigma involves policies or practices within organizations that discriminate against those with mental illness, not individual fears.
C. Cultural stigma refers to societal attitudes and beliefs about mental illness within a specific culture, not individual fears about safety.
D. Public stigma involves widespread negative beliefs and stereotypes about mental illness, which can contribute to fears that individuals with schizophrenia are dangerous to others.
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Correct Answer is ["B","D","E"]
Explanation
Rationale:
A. The Harvard Implicit Association Test (IAT) measures implicit biases and is not used specifically for assessing suicide risk.
B. The PHQ-9 (Patient Health Questionnaire-9) is a validated tool for screening, diagnosing, monitoring, and measuring the severity of depression, which is closely related to suicide risk.
C. The Altman Self-Rating Mania Scale is used to assess the severity of manic symptoms in clients with bipolar disorder, not for suicide risk assessment.
D. The SAD PERSONS scale is a tool specifically designed to assess suicide risk based on key risk factors.
E. The SAFE-T (Suicide Assessment Five-Step Evaluation and Triage) is a comprehensive framework for assessing suicide risk, making it an appropriate tool to include in suicide risk assessments.
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
Rationale:
A. An elevated heart rate alone is not commonly associated with depression.
B. While renal dysfunction can impact mood, the direct link between it and depression is not as strong as other factors.
C. High blood pressure is not a direct cause of depression, though it can contribute to overall health issues.
D. Stress from a new job is a common and recognizable factor that can lead to or exacerbate depressive symptoms, showing an understanding of how situational stress can impact mood.