A client in the mental health unit is being evaluated for schizophrenia. In addition to having hallucinations, the nurse identifies which of the following observations that would support the diagnosis?
A)
The client has frequent outbursts of yelling and shouting.
B)
The client has had symptoms for over 30 days.
C)
The client is convinced he is Elvis Presley.
D)
The client refuses to eat and come out of his room.
C
Explanation:
A)
Delusions are a symptom characteristic of schizophrenia. Outburst of anger and refusal to come out of his room could be associated with many other mental health illnesses or a coping mechanism. Symptoms must be present for more than 6 months to support the diagnosis.
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Assessment
Psychosocial Integrity: Psychosocial Adaptation
B)
Delusions are a symptom characteristic of schizophrenia. Outburst of anger and refusal to come out of his room could be associated with many other mental health illnesses or a coping mechanism. Symptoms must be present for more than 6 months to support the diagnosis.
Application
Assessment
Psychosocial Integrity: Psychosocial Adaptation
C)
Delusions are a symptom characteristic of schizophrenia. Outburst of anger and refusal to come out of his room could be associated with many other mental health illnesses or a coping mechanism. Symptoms must be present for more than 6 months to support the diagnosis.
Application
Assessment
Psychosocial Integrity: Psychosocial Adaptation
D)
Delusions are a symptom characteristic of schizophrenia. Outburst of anger and refusal to come out of his room could be associated with many other mental health illnesses or a coping mechanism. Symptoms must be present for more than 6 months to support the diagnosis.
Application
Assessment
Psychosocial Integrity: Psychosocial Adaptation
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