Order the spectrum of schizophrenic and other psychotic disorders ...

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Order the spectrum of schizophrenic and other psychotic disorders as described by the DSM-5 on a gradient of psychopathology from least to most severe.
 
  1. ________ Delusional disorder
  2. ________ Schizotypal personality disorder
  3. ________ Schizophrenia
  4. ________ Brief psychotic disorder
  5. ________ Psychotic disorder associated with another medical condition
  6. ________ Catatonic disorder associated with another medical condition
  7. ________ Schizoaffective disorder
  8. ________ Schizophreniform disorder
  9. ________ Substance-induced psychotic disorder

Question 2

On the first day of clinical rotation on an inpatient psychiatric unit, nursing student A complains of nausea, sweaty palms, and stomach butterflies.
 
  Nursing student B attempts to console student A by saying, You just can't take anything these clients say personally; don't listen to a word they say. Having observed this exchange, the nursing instructor should be most concerned about: 1. Student B's lack of appropriate fear towards this potentially dangerous environment.
  2. Student B's perception that listening to the client is unnecessary.
  3. Student A's fear about the psychiatric setting.
  4. Student A's symptoms of an impending panic attack.

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Answer to Question 1

The correct order is 2, 1, 9, 3, 5, 6, 8, 7, 4
Rationale: A spectrum of schizophrenic and other psychotic disorders has been identified in the DSM-5. These include (on a gradient of psychopathology from least to most severe): schizotypal personality disorder, delusional disorder, brief psychotic disorder, substance-induced psychotic disorder, psychotic disorder associated with another medical condition, catatonic disorder associated with another medical condition, schizophreniform disorder, schizoaffective disorder, and schizophrenia.
1. Schizotypal personality disorder
2. Delusional disorder
3. Brief psychotic disorder
4. Substance-induced psychotic disorder
5. Psychotic disorder associated with another medical condition
6. Catatonic disorder associated with another medical condition
7. Schizophreniform disorder
8. Schizoaffective disorder
9. Schizophrenia

Answer to Question 2

2
Rationale: A nurse's capacity to listen is critical to preventing client aggression. Feelings of fear manifested as symptoms of anxiety (nausea, sweaty palms, and butterflies) are normal for most (but not all) persons new to this environment.