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an007 Suw of schizophrenia. At the time of their rolled on medication and had excellent en assigned a client with a diagnosis of schizophrenia. Att in-home assessment, the client was well controlled on medicatio outside support from social work and family who live social work and family who live in the area. Desiring to be prepared for any change that could potentially occur from change that could potentially occur from non-compliance with medication regime, what are three signs that you would take note o may be in mental health crisis? (3 marks) would take note of that your client e. "The elderly are not at risk of committing suicide." Do you agree or disagree! Explain your answer: (2 marks) Define: (4 marks) Affective disorder:

Answer 1

8.The signs of mental crisis due to non adherence of medication in schizophrenia are

• They may exhibit social isolation, lack if interacting with family and friends ,wants to be alone
• Exhibiting anger even for smaller reasons
• Inability to have proper cognition
• Some may have weight gain

9.The elderly people are at more risk for suicide compared to other age group because of isolation, loneliness,negligence from children or family members, loss of spouce  or partner ,depression.

10Affective disorder or mood disorder is a mental disorder where patient may have properly in cognition they may have either depression or elation in time periods.

6.i.Denentia is a mental disorder of remembering things or simply a form progressive memory loss

ii.Multi infarct dementia refers to a form of memory loss which has occured because 9f many stroke attacks

iii.This can interfere in her safety needs by forgetting what to do in certain situations. For instance if they are cooking in home they may have forgetfulness to turn off the gas which pose a threat.Similar safety concerns issues can happen in work place too.

iv.Mrs.Green has to be replied genuinely that her daughter visits her on regular basis but not sure when she visited.This can make her to think and try to recollect past things.

v.This approach can help her in a positive way rather than asking her don't you remember when your daughter last visited which can create a sense of confusion and depression in long run.