A new client has been diagnosed with schizophrenia and is exhibiting immobility, rigidity, and stupor. What subtype of schizophrenia is this individual most likely suffering from?
A) Disorganized
B) Catatonic
C) Residual
D) Paranoid
Ans: B
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Catatonic clients show motoric immobility or stupor, rigidity, excessive motor activity, extreme negativism, stupor, and peculiarities of movement, such as posturing, echolalia and echopraxia, mutism, and waxy flexibility.
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