An initial short-term outcome for a withdrawn, socially isolated patient diagnosed with schizophrenia is that the patient will
a. participate in scheduled activities.
b. identify barriers to social communication.
c. consistently interact with an assigned nurse.
d. share feelings of isolation with group members.
C
Consistently interacting with one person reduces isolation. One-to-one interaction is the basis for developing trust and a therapeutic nurse–patient relationship. Later, the patient's willingness to participate in activities or discuss feelings indicates progress.
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