During an assessment the assessment of a client admitted with new onset schizophrenia, the nurse observes the client repeating the last word of each question asked. Because of this, the client unable to completely answer any of the assessment questions
Which speech pattern in this client exhibiting?
1. Circumlocution
2. Flight of ideas
3. Neologisms
4. Echolalia
Correct Answer: 4
Echolalia is the constant repetition of words or phrases that the client hears others say. Circumlocution means the client is demonstrating numerous digressions. Flight of ideas is a speech pattern where thoughts and ideas jump. . Neologisms are the coining of new words that have significance to the client.
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