Mental Health

Which statement indicates an understanding of the focus of milieu therapy?

"A living, learning, or working environment is the focus of milieu therapy."

A late winter, early spring birthday can contribute to the development of schizophrenia later in life. True/False

TRUE

The nurse is caring for a client just admitted to the mental health unit and diagnosed with catatonic stupor. The client is lying on the bed in a fetal position. Which is the most appropriate nursing intervention? a) ask direct questions to encourage talking b) leave the client alone so as to minimize external stimuli c) sit beside the client in silence with simple open ended questions d) take client into dayroom with other clients to provide stimulation

c) sit beside the client in silence with simple open ended questions

when a patient is assigning blame, how should you respond?

avoid agreeing or disagreeing with the balme and instead talk about the subject of what they are blaming them for i.e. During a nursing interview, a client says, "My daughter was murdered. I can't help wondering if her husband killed her, but he's been eliminated as a suspect." Which statement is a therapeutic nursing response? >> "have you shared your concerns with the police?"

A hospitalized client is receiving clozapine for the treatment of a schizophrenic disorder. The nurse determines that the client may be having an adverse reaction to the medication if abnormalities are noted on which laboratory study?

white blood cell counts