A Person Diagnosed with Schizophrenia Has Had Difficulty Keeping a Job

question 6

Multiple Choice

A person diagnosed with schizophrenia has had difficulty keeping a job because of arguing with coworkers and accusing them of conspiracy. Today the person shouts, "They're all plotting to destroy me." Select the nurse's most therapeutic response.

• A) "Everyone here is trying to help you. No one wants to harm you."
• B) "Feeling that people want to destroy you must be very frightening."
• C) "That is not true. People here are trying to help if you will let them."
• D) "Staff members are health care professionals who are qualified to help you."

Grasp the concepts of tuning, kaizen, and preventive maintenance as forms of continuous improvement.

Acknowledge the common fears and reactions employees have toward change.

Distinguish between different types of changes such as strategic and incremental changes.

Understand the process of managing change and the role of managers in embracing problems as opportunities.

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