Which Data Gathered from the Assessment of a Family with a Member

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which data gathered from the assessment of a family with a member diagnosed with schizophrenia would be of greatest importance in discharge planning for the patient?

• A) The patient is the middle sibling.
• B) The patient's mother is a talented artist.
• C) The patient's paternal grandfather was eccentric.
• D) The patient becomes anxious when family members are critical of one another.

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Definitions:

Empty Nest

A phase in the life of parents where their children have grown up and left home, often leading to significant lifestyle and emotional adjustments.

Parenthood

The state or experience of being a parent and the responsibilities it entails.

Adult Children

Individuals who are legally adults but are considered children from the perspective of their relationship to their parents.

Midlife

A period in the adult lifespan that typically ranges from about 40 to 65 years of age, often marked by evaluative and transformative life experiences.