During occupational therapy a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia sits staring at a piece of paper. Which response is most therapeutic at this time?
a. "If you prefer to sit and stare for a time, it is acceptable for you to leave.".
b. "You seem immobilized by anxiety. Is there anything I can do to help?"
c. "Are you having trouble deciding where you want to glue that piece?"
d. "Rub the glue stick on the back of the paper.".
D
Patients with disrupted cognitive functioning have difficulty focusing on an activity in a sustained, concentrated fashion. They may need direction. Because multistage commands are often not understood, simple directions should be given one step at a time.
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