The nursing diagnosis most likely to be applicable for a person who has schizophrenia, paranoid type, is:
a. social isolation related to impaired ability to trust.
b. impaired mobility related to fear of losing control of hostile impulses.
c. fear of being alone related to lack of confidence in significant others.
d. impaired memory related to poor information processing associated with brain deficits.
A
Individuals with paranoid schizophrenia are usually distrustful of others and socially withdrawn. They often have delusions of persecution and auditory hallucinations that further serve to isolate them from others.
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A. "Your grieving will subside within 1 year; until then I recommend antidepressants." B. "Support groups are available specifically for survivors of suicide, and I would be glad to help you locate one in this area." C. "The only way to deal effectively with this kind of grief is to write a letter to the brokerage firm to express your anger with them." D. "Since stigmatization often occurs in these situations, it would be best if you avoid discussing the suicide with anyone."