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

question 18

Multiple Choice

A parent diagnosed with schizophrenia and a 13-year-old child live in a homeless shelter. The child formed a trusting relationship with a shelter volunteer. The child says, "My three friends and I got an A on our school science project." What does this allow the nurse to assess about the child?

• A) That the child displays resiliency
• B) That the child has a passive temperament
• C) That the child is at risk for post-traumatic stress disorder
• D) That the child uses intellectualization to deal with problems

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Definitions:

Action Potentials

Rapid and temporary electrical signals in neurons that propagate along an axon to transmit information.

Pituitary Gland

A small endocrine gland located at the base of the brain that produces hormones which regulate growth, metabolism, and reproduction.

Adrenal Glands

Small glands located on top of each kidney that produce a variety of hormones including adrenaline and cortisol, involved in stress responses.

Glial Cells

Supportive cells in the nervous system that provide support and nutrition, maintain homeostasis, form myelin, and participate in signal transmission in the nervous system.