Which of the following clients exhibits the characteristics that are typical of the prodromal phase of schizophrenia?
A) A 25-year-old woman does not express any of the symptoms of schizophrenia.
B) A 20-year-old man is experiencing a gradual decrease in his ability to concentrate, be productive, and sleep restfully.
C) A 30-year-old man has experienced a relapse after deciding that his atypical antipsychotic is unnecessary.
D) A 28-year-old woman has been displaying the behaviors characteristic of schizophrenia for many months and has just been diagnosed with the disease.
Ans: B
Gradual, subtle behavioral changes appear during the prodromal phase of schizophrenia, such as tension, the inability to concentrate, insomnia, withdrawal, or cognitive deficits. No symptoms are present in the premorbid phase, and relapses occur in the progressive and chronic phases. Diagnosis of the disease marks the beginning of the onset phase.
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