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A client newly diagnosed with schizophrenia asks the nurse “Will I pass this disease on to my children?” What is the best response?

“The risk of getting schizophrenia is low, and most people with a close relative with the condition will not develop it themselves.”.

“Schizophrenia is caused by genetic factors and your children will develop the disease ten times more often than the general public.”.

“There is a 50% chance that your child will be born with schizophrenia, so keep them out of crowded places and high anxiety situations.”.

“Females with schizophrenia are infertile and unable to carry a full-term pregnancy, but most of the people who are affected are male.”.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

Schizophrenia is a disorder that has genetic risk factors, but is not caused by a single gene. The risk of developing schizophrenia is higher if you have a close relative with the disorder, but it is not certain. The risk varies depending on the degree of relatedness and the number of genes involved. The heritability of schizophrenia, which measures how much of the risk is due to genetic factors, is estimated to be between 60% to 80%.

Choice B is wrong because it exaggerates the risk of schizophrenia for children of affected parents. The risk is about 10%, not 10 times more than the general public.

Choice C is wrong because it gives a false and misleading statistic.

There is no 50% chance that a child will be born with schizophrenia, and there is no evidence that crowded places and high anxiety situations can cause the disorder.

Choice D is wrong because it is based on false and outdated stereotypes. Females with schizophrenia are not infertile and can carry a full-term pregnancy, but most of the people who are affected are male.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Decreased sensory acuity. This is a physiological change that occurs in elderly people due to the reduced function of the sensory organs, such as the eyes, ears, nose, tongue, and skin. Elderly people may experience impaired vision, hearing loss, reduced smell and taste, and decreased touch sensitivity.

Choice A is wrong because diminished attention span is not a normal physiological change in elderly people. It may be a sign of cognitive impairment or dementia.

Choice C is wrong because the increased need for rest is not a normal physiological change in elderly people. It may be a sign of fatigue, depression, or medical conditions.

Choice D is wrong because enhanced intestinal motility is not a normal physiological change in elderly people. It may be a sign of gastrointestinal disorders or infections.

A. Offering thickened liquids. B. Placing client in upright position. C. Providing large, frequent bites. D. Allowing ample time between choices.

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

This action would cause the nurse to intervene because it increases the risk of choking and aspiration for a client with dysphagia, which is difficulty swallowing. The nurse would instruct the UAP to feed the client small amounts of food slowly, allowing time for chewing and swallowing.

Choice A is wrong because offering thickened liquids is a safe practice for a client with dysphagia. Thickened liquids allow for easier swallowing and less choking, thus decreasing the chance of aspiration.

Choice B is wrong because placing the client in an upright position is also a safe practice for a client with dysphagia. This position helps prevent food from entering the airway and facilitates swallowing.

Choice D is wrong because allowing ample time between bites is another safe practice for a client with dysphagia. This helps the client avoid feeling rushed or overwhelmed and reduces the risk of aspiration.

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