The spouse of a patient with panic attacks tells the nurse, "I am afraid my husband has a permanent disorder and will have many hospitalizations in the future.I wonder how I will be able to raise our children alone." The nurse's reply should be based on which form of nursing knowledge?

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The spouse's statement reflects concerns about the patient's potential long-term condition, suggesting a need for knowledge of psychopathology (the study of mental disorders) in order to address these concerns. Milieu management (managing the environment to promote mental and emotional well-being), psychopharmacology (the study of drugs used in mental health treatment), and nursing relationship therapy (therapeutic use of self and communication skills in the context of the nurse-patient relationship) may also be relevant, but the spouse's statement specifically relates to the patient's mental health condition.

The Spouse of a Patient with Panic Attacks Tells the Nurse