A nurse is caring for a client with schizophrenia. The nurse understands that clients suffering from schizophrenia have problems in which areas? Select all that apply
A) Processing information
B) Inappropriate social behavior
C) Communication
D) Memory
E) Decision making
Ans: A, B, C, D, E
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People with schizophrenia experience problems with thinking, memory, attention, communication, decision making, emotions, social behavior, and ability to perceive reality accurately.
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