A Client Diagnosed with Schizophrenia Was Released from a State

question 18

Multiple Choice

A client diagnosed with schizophrenia was released from a state mental hospital after 20 years of institutionalization.A nurse should recognize which characteristic that is likely to be exhibited by this client?

• A) The client is likely to be compliant with treatment because of institutional dependency.
• B) The client is likely to find a variety of community support services to aid in the transition.
• C) The client is likely to adjust to the community environment if given sufficient support.
• D) The client is likely to be admitted at some time to an acute care unit for psychiatric treatment.

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Definitions:

Creatine Kinase

An enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of creatine and utilizes adenosine triphosphate (ATP) to create phosphocreatine and adenosine diphosphate (ADP), playing a crucial role in energy production in muscles.

ATP Production

The process through which cells generate adenosine triphosphate (ATP), a molecule that stores and transports energy within cells for various functions.

Creatine Phosphate

An energy storage molecule in muscle cells that donates a phosphate group to ADP to produce ATP during the first few seconds of muscle activity.

Sacroiliac Joint

The joint between the sacrum and the iliac bones of the pelvis, which supports the weight of the upper body.