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

A) "Although schizophrenia is caused by impaired family relationships, try not to feel guilty. No one can predict how a child will respond to parental guidance."
B) "Most of the damage is done, but there is still hope. Changing your parenting style can help your child learn to cope more effectively with the environment."
C) "Schizophrenia is a biological illness with similarities to diabetes and heart disease. You are not to blame for your child's illness."
D) "Most mental illnesses result from genetic inheritance. Your genes are more at fault than your parenting."

Round 2.67 to the nearest tenth.

When examining the ear with an otoscope, how should the tympanic membrane look?

A) Light pink with a slight bulge
B) Pearly gray and slightly concave
C) Whitish with black flecks or dots
D) Pulled in at the base of the cone of light

The prefix dis- means:

A) bad.
B) apart.
C) through.
D) against.

Surgical excision of the tympanic membrane is called:

A) myringotomy.
B) myringoplasty.
C) myringectomy.
D) myringotome.

A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia begins a new prescription for ziprasidone. The patient is 5'6'' and currently weighs 204 lbs. The patient has dry flaky skin, headaches about twice a month, and a family history of colon cancer. Which intervention has the highest priority for the nurse to include in the patient's plan of care?

A) Skin care techniques
B) Scheduling a colonoscopy
C) Weight management strategies
D) Teaching to limit caffeine intake