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A person diagnosed with schizophrenia has had difficulty keeping a job because of arguing with co-workers and accusing them of conspiracy. Today the person shouts, “They’re all plotting to destroy me.” Select the nurse’s most therapeutic response.

Michelle, a psychiatric technician student writes in her diary that the president of SBVC is in love with her. She has been visiting the president in his office each day after school to chat with him. What type of delusional disorder is this?  

A nurse sits with a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia. The patient starts to laugh uncontrollably, although the nurse has not said anything funny. Select the nurse’s best response.

What type of symptoms of schizophrenia is experienced when the patient is not able to hold a job and make decisions for him/herself?

Rachel is a patient diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia and believes that her roommate is “out to get her.” She also stated that two doctors were plotting to kill her on the unit. How does Rachel perceive her environment?

A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia has catatonia. The patient is stuporous, demonstrates little spontaneous movement, and has waxy flexibility. The patient’s activities of daily living are severely compromised. An appropriate outcome is that the patient will:

This condition can be fatal due to hyponatremia, confusion, worsening psychotic symptoms, and ultimate coma. It is characterized by insatiable thirst that leads in excessive intake of water. 

Here’s another climate diagram. Which biome do you think this site best exemplifies?  

Polydipsia can lead to all these symptoms except:  

A patient follows unit staff and imitates al their movements. What is the patient exhibiting?