A Parent Diagnosed with Schizophrenia and a 13-Year-Old Child Live

question 18

Multiple Choice

A parent diagnosed with schizophrenia and a 13-year-old child live in a homeless shelter. The child formed a trusting relationship with a shelter volunteer. The child says, "My three friends and I got an A on our school science project." What does this allow the nurse to assess about the child?

• A) That the child displays resiliency
• B) That the child has a passive temperament
• C) That the child is at risk for post-traumatic stress disorder
• D) That the child uses intellectualization to deal with problems