A Client Diagnosed with Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorder States, "Can't You

question 11

Multiple Choice

A client diagnosed with schizophrenia spectrum disorder states, "Can't you hear him? It's the devil. He's telling me I'm going to hell." Which is the most appropriate nursing response?

• A) "Did you take your medicine this morning?"
• B) "You are not going to hell. You are a good person."
• C) "The voices must sound scary, but the devil is not talking to you. This is part of your illness."
• D) "The devil only talks to people who are receptive to his influence."

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Definitions:

Hegemony

A concept in political and sociological theory referring to the dominance of one group over others, often exercised through cultural and ideological means rather than by sheer force.

Post-structuralism

An intellectual movement criticizing the assumptions and methodologies of structuralism, emphasizing the instability of meaning and the complexities of power relations.

Abnormalizing

The process of labeling or treating certain behaviors, individuals, or groups as deviant from societal norms.

Othering

The process of perceiving or portraying someone or a group as fundamentally different or alien, used to emphasize and justify discrimination or marginalization.