Parents of a teen diagnosed with schizophrenia report being exhausted and overly stressed. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
A.
Ask if the parents are getting enough sleep.
B.
Assess if the family is still in counseling.
C.
Refer the family to a support organization.
D.
Request medication to calm the parents.
ANS: C
Families with schizophrenia (along with families dealing with any difficult chronic condition) should be referred to support organizations. The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) is one such organization. Assessing for sleep is a good idea, but not comprehensive enough. The family should remain in counseling, but, again, this option is not comprehensive enough and does not provide the family with an action plan. Requesting medication for the family does not help the family learn coping strategies.
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