The nurse is helping the family of an adolescent understand why their child has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. Which risk factor in the client's history supports the current diagnosis?
A) Association with psychotic clients
B) Smoking
C) Genetic predisposition
D) Allergy to shellfish
Answer: C
Studies have shown that there is a genetic predisposition to the development of schizophrenia. Smoking, allergies to foods, and association with others have not been shown to cause schizophrenia.
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1. High hemoglobin A1C 2. Blood pressure 119/78 3. Father-in-law died from heart disease a year ago 4. Male
A nursing faculty member is teaching a class of second-degree students who have an average age of 32. What is important to remember when teaching adult learners?
A) A focus on the immediate application of new material B) A need for support to reduce anxiety about new learning C) Older students may feel inferior in terms of new learning D) All students, regardless of age, learn the same