A 28-year-old client who has severe and persistent schizophrenia has been employed part-time as a bagger at a local store

Question

Testing indicates that he is capable of learning additional skills, which may lead to a more secure job. He tells the nurse, "I don't think I should change jobs." What is the most likely reason for the client's hesitancy to make a change?
1. Fear of failure
2. Disinterest in learning
3. Job satisfaction
4. Lack of family support

Answer 1

ANS: 1
Clients with severe and persistent mental illness usually see themselves as ineffective and help-less. They may resist changes to further themselves for fear of failure. The other options may be true in some cases, but data do not support them in this scenario.