The nurse is assessing a client who is suspected of having ...

[shenderson6]

The nurse is assessing a client who is suspected of having schizophrenia for the presence of characteristics of the disorder. For which positive characteristic is the nurse specifically assessing in this client?
 
  1. A flat affect
  2. Anhedonia
  3. Fixed false beliefs
  4. Avolition

Question 2

A client with schizophrenia is participating in recovery. What should the client be instructed to expect when participating in this type of care model? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Education
  2. 24-hour care
  3. Support for the illness
  4. Community environment
  5. Basic living skills training

[Joy Chen]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 3

1. A flat affect is a negative symptom.
2. Anhedonia is a negative symptom.
3. Fixed false beliefs are a delusional thought, which is a positive symptom.
4. Avolition is a negative symptom.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 1, 3, 4, 5

1. The client participating in the recovery model should expect to receive education.
2. Twenty-four hour care is provided in the hospital.
3. The client participating in the recovery model should expect to receive support for the illness.
4. The client participating in the recovery model should expect to be in a community environment.
5. The client participating in the recovery model should expect to receive basic living skills training.