EAQ Psych

Which problem is common for clients with the diagnosis of schizophrenia?

Disordered thinking

A hostile client with the diagnosis of schizophrenia, says, "The voices are saying that they are going to poison me because I'm bad." Which type of schizophrenic behavior is the client displaying?

Paranoid

Which response is best to give a client who has schizophrenia, when he interjects random and nonsensical sentences that have nothing to do with the main conversational topics?

"I'd like to understand what you're saying, but I'm having trouble following you."

Which intervention would the nurse use for a client with schizophrenia who is experiencing hallucinations?

Acknowledge that the client's experience is real for him.

Which characteristics will the client with chronic schizophrenia most likely exhibit? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.

Apathy Flatness

Which essential, initial interventions would be included in the plan of care for a client admitted to the psychiatric unit during the first episode of an acute psychotic disorder?

Communicates with others in an organized manner

Which findings would alert the nurse that a client with schizophrenia is experiencing positive symptoms? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.

Delusions of grandeur Auditory hallucinations Agitated behavior

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Establish a one-on-one relationship and then bring the client into group activities.

A client with a diagnosis of schizophrenia is discharged from the hospital. At home, the client forgets to take medication, becomes unable to function, and must be rehospitalized. Which medication can prevent this problem when administered on an outpatient basis every 2 to 3 weeks?

Fluphenazine

Which information would be emphasized in the discharge teaching to prevent relapse for a client with schizophrenia?

Follow the prescribed medication regimen.

For a client with schizophrenia, which symptoms are classified as negative symptoms? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.

Lack of energy Anhedonia

Which signs and symptoms would the nurse observe in a client with schizophrenia?

Loosened associations and hallucinations

Which action would the nurse take when a nonviolent client suddenly refuses to take the prescribed antipsychotic medication?

Respect the client's decision and document the behavior and all interventions.

Which topic would be most important for the nurse to address at a group session for 3 chronically ill clients who have the diagnosis of schizophrenia?

Social skills in group settings