A Patient Diagnosed with Schizophrenia Has Been Stable for a Year;

question 39

Multiple Choice

A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia has been stable for a year; however, the family now reports the patient is tense, sleeps 3 to 4 hours per night, and has difficulty concentrating. The patient says, "My computer is sending out infected radiation beams." The nurse assesses this information as an indication of which of the following?

• A) The need for psychoeducation
• B) Medication noncompliance
• C) Chronic deterioration
• D) Relapse

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Definitions:

Grandparenting experiences

The various aspects and situations grandparents encounter while playing their role in the family, from nurturing to mentoring.

Lakota (Sioux)

A Native American tribe that is one of the three subdivisions of the Great Sioux Nation, known for their history, culture, and spirituality.

Force

In physics, it is an interaction that, when unopposed, changes the motion of an object; in social contexts, it can refer to power or influence exerted upon someone or something.

Concealed

Hidden or kept secret from others.