What would be an appropriate short-term outcome for a patient diagnosed with residual schizophrenia who exhibits ambivalence?
a. Decide their own daily schedule.
b. Decide which unit groups they will attend.
c. Choose which clinic staff member to work with.
d. Choose between two outfits to wear each morning.
ANS: D
An early step would be to make choices about nonthreatening matters when presented with limited alternatives. The remaining options represent decisions that are too complicated for the patient to make initially.
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