While conducting a health history, the nurse notes that the patient is demonstrating positive signs of schizophrenia. What did the nurse assess in this patient?
1. Disorganized sentence structure
2. Kicking the nurse
3. Not responding to questions
4. Difficulty following instructions
5. Stating that God wants the patient to go home
Correct Answer: 1,2,5
Rationale 1: Disorganized speech is a positive symptom of schizophrenia.
Rationale 2: Combativeness is a positive symptom of schizophrenia.
Rationale 3: Lack of responsiveness is a negative symptom of schizophrenia.
Rationale 4: Difficulty following instructions is not a positive symptom of schizophrenia.
Rationale 5: A delusion is a positive symptom of schizophrenia.
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