The Nurse Is Performing the Initial Assessment on a Patient

question 18

Multiple Choice

The nurse is performing the initial assessment on a patient admitted to the psychiatric unit. The patient hears voices saying to cut the patient's arms with razor blades until they bleed. The nurse should assess for which findings?

• A) Family history of first-degree relative with schizophrenia
• B) Use of illegal substances
• C) Recent episodes of anxiety
• D) Family history of heart disease
• E) History of a dysfunctional family

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