A Person Diagnosed with SMI Has Frequent Relapses, Usually Precipitated

question 18

Multiple Choice

A person diagnosed with SMI has frequent relapses, usually precipitated by situational stressors such as running out of money or the absence of key staff at the mental health center. Which interventions would the nurse suggest to reduce the risk of stressors to cause relapse? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Discourage potentially stressful activities such as groups or volunteer work.
• B) Develop written plans that will help the patient remember what to do in a crisis.
• C) Help the patient identify and anticipate events that are likely to be overwhelming.
• D) Encourage health-promoting activities such as exercise and getting adequate rest.
• E) Accompany the patient to a NAMI support group.

Interpret the connections between key components in regulating internal biological clocks.

Distinguish between various physiological and psychological processes that exhibit circadian rhythms.

Appreciate the application of electroencephalography in studying sleep patterns and brain activity.

Recognize the characteristics and stages of sleep and how substances like caffeine influence wakefulness.