The Parent of an Adolescent with Schizophrenia Asks a Nurse,"My

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Multiple Choice

The parent of an adolescent with schizophrenia asks a nurse,"My child's doctor ordered a positron-emission tomography (PET) scan.What is that?" Select the nurse's best reply.

• A)"PET uses a magnetic field and gamma waves to identify problems areas in the brain.Does your teenager have any metal implants?"
• B)"It's a special type of x-ray image that shows structures of the brain and whether a brain injury has ever occurred."
• C)"PET is a scan that passes an electrical current through the brain and shows brain wave activity.PET can help diagnose seizures."
• D)"PET is a special scan that shows blood flow and activity in the brain."

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Definitions:

Personal Value Formation

The process through which individuals develop their own set of moral standards and priorities that guide their behavior and decision-making.

Family Influence

The impact that family members have on an individual's beliefs, behaviors, and life choices.

Deep Values

Core beliefs and ethical principles that deeply influence one's behavior, decisions, and perception of the world.

Core Values

Fundamental beliefs or principles that guide an individual's actions and decision-making, often reflecting what is important to them.