The father of a child diagnosed with schizophrenia says, "I lost my job, so we have no health insurance." The mother says, "I must watch this child all the time. Without supervision, our child becomes violent and destructive." A sibling says, "My parents don't pay attention to me." These comments signify:

A) life-cycle stressors.
B) psychobiologic issues.
C) family burden of mental illness.
D) stigma associated with mental illness.

When a victim of sexual assault is discharged from the emergency department, the nurse should:

A) arrange support from the victim's family.
B) provide referral information verbally and in writing.
C) advise the victim to try not to think about the assault.
D) offer to stay with the victim until stability is regained.

An older patient is tearful,shaky,and withdrawn and admits to worrying about losing her aging spouse.Why should the nurse recognize this patient's reaction as being Anxiety instead of Fear? Select all that apply.

A) It concerns future or anticipated events.
B) It concerns anticipation of danger rather than a present danger.
C) There is no shakiness or tearfulness present.
D) There is a psychological rather than a physical threat.
E) The source can be identified.