The husband of a client with schizophrenia tells the nurse, "I simply don't understand why how my
wife was nurtured or toilet trained has anything to do with the incredibly disabling illness she has!"
The response by the nurse that will help
the husband better understand his wife's condition is
a. "It must be frustrating for you that your wife is sick so much of the time.".
b. "You can count on the fact that her illness is the result of genetic factors.".
c. "Although it seems impossible, psychological stress really is at the root of most
mental disorders.".
d. "New findings tell us that your wife's condition is more likely biological than
psychological in origin.".
ANS: D
Many of the most prevalent and disabling mental disorders have been found to have strong
biological influences. Option A is empathetic but does not address increasing the husband's level of
knowledge about the cause of his wife's condition. Option B is not an established fact. Option C is
not true.
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