A Parent Diagnosed with Schizophrenia and 13-Year-Old Child Live in a Homeless

question 22

Multiple Choice

A parent diagnosed with schizophrenia and 13-year-old child live in a homeless shelter. The child has formed a trusting relationship with a volunteer. The teen says, "I have three good friends at school. We talk and sit together at lunch." What is the nurse's best suggestion to the treatment team?

• A) Suggest foster home placement.
• B) Seek assistance from an intimate partner violence program.
• C) Make referrals for existing and emerging developmental problems.
• D) Encourage healthy characteristics and existing environmental supports.

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Definitions:

Widowed

A term describing someone whose spouse has died and who has not remarried.

Frail Elderly

Older adults who are often vulnerable due to significant physical or cognitive decline.

Nursing Homes

Residential facilities that provide a range of personal and medical care services for individuals who are unable to live independently.

Grief

A deep sorrow, especially that caused by someone's death.