The Parent of a Child with Schizophrenia Tearfully Asks the Nurse,"What

question 24

Multiple Choice

The parent of a child with schizophrenia tearfully asks the nurse,"What could I have done differently to prevent this illness?" Select the nurse's best response.

• A) "Although schizophrenia results from impaired family relationships,try not to feel guilty.No one can predict how a child will respond to parental guidance."
• B) "Schizophrenia is a biological illness resulting from changes in how the brain and nervous system function.You are not to blame for your child's illness."
• C) "There is still hope.Changing your parenting style can help your child learn to cope effectively with the environment."
• D) "Most mental illnesses result from genetic inheritance.Your genes are more at fault than your parenting."