A patient who went away to college in September returns in October, thinking that he is a drummer in a popular rock band. What is this most likely a manifestation of?
a. Dissociative disorder
b. Conversion disorder
c. Schizophrenia
d. Amnesia
C
Schizophrenia occurs in adolescence or early adulthood. The patient experiences delusions that are characteristic of schizophrenia in a classic stress situation, which may have been the precipi-tating event that caused the thought disorder.
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A young man has been diagnosed with migraines, and the nurse is teaching him about abortive therapy. The primary goal of this form of therapy will be to
A) permanently correct the patient's brain physiology. B) ensure that the patient experiences fewer migraine headaches. C) relieve the symptoms of the patient's migraines. D) foster coping skills that will allow the patient to live with his migraines.
A client is being discharged home after a large myocardial infarction and subsequent coronary artery bypass grafting surgery. The client's sternal wound has not yet healed
What statement by the client most indicates a higher risk of developing sepsis after discharge? a. "All my friends and neighbors are planning a party for me." b. "I hope I can get my water turned back on when I get home." c. "I am going to have my daughter scoop the cat litter box." d. "My grandkids are so excited to have me coming home!"
Two factors that assist in the development of a healthy self-concept in adolescents are:
a. parental involvement and sense of self b. parental involvement and support c. parental involvement and individualism d. parental involvement and friends
Which assessment findings related to a 68-year-old patient should be identified as risk factors for late-onset alcohol abuse and dependence? Select all that apply
a. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease b. Insomnia c. Male gender d. Boredom and loneliness e. Recent loss of spouse