Question

A patient with schizophrenia approaches the nurse and says "I keep hearing people on the unit talk about WRAP. What is this all about?" Which response would be the best?

1. "You are not eligible for a WRAP since you have a more serious mental illness than the others on the unit."
2. "A WRAP is a complicated discharge plan you will be required to complete prior to discharge."
3. "A WRAP is an individualized plan that you create and will help you monitor and manage distressing symptoms that occur in daily life."
4. "Are you experiencing auditory hallucinations?"

Answer 1

The best response to the patient's question about WRAP is that it is an individualized plan designed to help monitor and manage distressing symptoms in daily life, for individuals coping with mental health challenges.

Step-by-step explanation:

The best response to a patient with schizophrenia who asks about WRAP would be: "A WRAP is an individualized plan that you create and will help you monitor and manage distressing symptoms that occur in daily life." This answer explains that the Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) is a personalized program designed to help individuals cope with the challenges of their mental health condition. It is not exclusive to certain types of mental illnesses or dependent on a level of severity, and thus it would be inappropriate and unhelpful to suggest that the patient is not eligible for a WRAP based on their diagnosis of schizophrenia.

WRAP involves creating a structured plan that helps you identify your personal wellness tools, early warning signs of distress, and strategies for reducing or preventing intrusive or troubling experiences, including auditory hallucinations that might be part of schizophrenia's symptomatology. It is empowering for the patient to know they can take an active role in managing their illness.