A client with schizophrenia is exhibiting attention deficit and difficulty remembering recent events. Which is an appropriate expected outcome for this client?
A) Client will interact well with others before discharge.
B) Client will develop occupational skills by discharge.
C) Client will exhibit an increased attention span in 1 week.
D) Client will deny auditory hallucinations within 7 days.
Answer: C
This client is exhibiting the cognitive disturbances of attention deficit and difficulty remembering. The only outcome applicable to this situation is that the client will exhibit an increased attention span.
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