Exam 13: Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders

Which response is appropriate when a patient's mother expresses guilt over "causing my child to be schizophrenic"?

Which of the following interventions should the nurse plan to use to reduce patient focus on delusional thinking?

A 34-year-old male admitted with catatonic schizophrenia has been mute and motionless for several days while at home prior to admission.He still appears stuporous in the hospital.Which nursing intervention would be an initial priority?

The wife of a patient newly diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia is concerned that her husband "will be this sick for the rest of his life." What information can the nurse provide to the wife?

A patient admitted with the diagnosis of schizophreniform disorder R/O organic pathology.Based on this information,the nurse can expect that the patient will:

A patient tells the nurse,When I'm in the day room,I hear people whispering about me,and that makes me want to punch them." What direction will the nurse provide the staff regarding interacting with this patient?

Which response by the nurse would best assist a patient in de-escalating aggressive behavior?

Which interventions will the nurse implement to preserve milieu safety when a patient becomes agitated? Select all that apply.

A patient with catatonic schizophrenia has been standing with his left arm upraised and his right foot off the floor for the majority of the last 20 hours,eating only when allowed to eat standing up.Which nursing intervention has priority for this patient?

Which initial short-term outcome would be appropriate for a patient who was admitted expressing delusional thoughts?

Which nursing action best addresses the needs of a paranoid patient who believes the food is poisoned?

A newly admitted patient has the diagnosis of catatonic schizophrenia.Which behavior observed in the patient supports that diagnosis?

Which patient behavior would support the diagnosis of residual schizophrenia with negative symptoms?

A patient with schizophrenia tells the nurse as they sit in the day room,"I hear voices telling me bad things." The most therapeutic response the nurse can make is:

What would be an appropriate short-term outcome for a patient diagnosed with residual schizophrenia who exhibits ambivalence?

What is the basis for the reduction in disturbed thought processes when a patient is administered haloperidol (Haldol)?

By discharge,which outcome is appropriate for a patient who hears voices telling him he is evil?