Exam 24: Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

A 16-year-old client diagnosed with Schizophrenia experiences command hallucinations to harm others.The client's parents ask the nurse,"Where do the voices come from?" Which is the appropriate nursing reply?

A client states,"I hear voices that tell me that I am evil." Which outcome related to these symptoms should the nurse expect this client to accomplish by discharge?

A client diagnosed with Schizophrenia states,"My psychiatrist is out to get me.I'm sad that the voice is telling me to stop him." Which symptom is the client exhibiting,and what is the nurse's legal responsibility related to this symptom?

A client diagnosed with Schizophrenia states,"Can't you hear him? It's the devil.He's telling me I'm going to hell." Which is the most appropriate nursing reply?

A client diagnosed with brief psychotic disorder tells the nurse about voices telling him to kill the president.Which nursing diagnosis should the nurse prioritize for this client?

The nurse is administering risperidone (Risperdal)to a client diagnosed with Schizophrenia.The therapeutic effect of this medication would most effectively address which of the following symptoms? Select all that apply.

A paranoid client presents with bizarre behaviors,neologisms,and thought insertion.Which is the priority nursing action to maintain this client's safety?

An elderly client diagnosed with Schizophrenia takes an antipsychotic and a beta-adrenergic blocking agent (propranolol)for hypertension.Understanding the combined side effects of these drugs,which statement by the nurse is most appropriate?

The mental health nurse is evaluating care of a client who is recovering from an episode of schizophrenic psychosis.Which is the most appropriate long-term goal for the client?

Which statement indicates to the nurse that a client is experiencing a delusion?

Which nursing behavior will enhance the establishment of a trusting relationship with a client diagnosed with Schizophrenia?