The Parent of a Child Diagnosed with Schizophrenia Tearfully Asks

question 15

Multiple Choice

The parent of a child diagnosed with schizophrenia tearfully asks the nurse, "What could I have done differently to prevent this illness?" Select the nurse's best response.

• A) "Although schizophrenia results from impaired family relationships, try not to feel guilty. No one can predict how a child will respond to parental guidance."
• B) "Schizophrenia is a biological illness resulting from changes in how the brain and nervous system function. You are not to blame for your child's illness."
• C) "There is still hope. Changing your parenting style can help your child learn to cope effectively with the environment."
• D) "Most mental illnesses result from genetic inheritance. Your genes are more at fault than your parenting."

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