The nurse is assessing the patient with schizophrenia. Which will the nurse recognize as negative symptoms associated with the disorder? Select all that apply
1. The patient is withdrawn.
2. The patient has a blunted affect.
3. The patient reports auditory hallucinations.
4. The patient reports lack of motivation.
5. The patient introduces himself as Pope Francis.
Answer: 1, 2, 4
Explanation: Negative symptoms refer to affects and behaviors that are diminished or absent in patients with SSDs. These include social withdrawal, lack of motivation (avolition), thought blocking, and a blunted affect. Positive symptoms involve additions to normal experiences and include hallucinations and delusions as well as abnormal movements and problems with speech. Cognitive symptoms include memory and attention deficits, language difficulties, and problems with executive functioning. Neural symptoms refer to symptoms dealing with brain functioning.
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