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frankwu · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse suspects a client is demonstrating negative symptoms of schizophrenia and will be a challenge to treat because of which barriers?

Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. The client feels that the symptoms are normal.
2. Family members feel the client is going through a period of depression.
3. The client is suspicious of the motives of the health care provider.
4. Family members have labeled the client as lazy.
5. The client is indifferent to obtaining help.

Question 2

The nurse is performing the initial assessment on a client admitted to the psychiatric unit. The client hears voices saying to cut the client's arms with razor blades until they bleed.

What should the nurse assess this client for based on these initial findings?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Family history of first-degree relative with schizophrenia
2. Use of illegal substances
3. Recent episodes of anxiety
4. Family history of heart disease
5. History of a dysfunctional family

iceage · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2,4,5
Rationale 1: Clients with a psychosis rather than the negative symptoms of schizophrenia are often unaware that their bizarre behavior is not normal.
Rationale 2: Negative symptoms of schizophrenia are often mistaken for depression.
Rationale 3: Suspicion that someone is trying to do harm is characteristic of delusions.
Rationale 4: Negative symptoms of schizophrenia are often mistaken for laziness.
Rationale 5: Negative symptoms are characteristic of the indifferent personality typical of many clients with schizophrenia.
Global Rationale: Negative symptoms of schizophrenia are often mistaken for depression or laziness and are characteristic of the indifferent personality typical of many clients with schizophrenia. Clients with a psychosis rather than the negative symptoms of schizophrenia are often unaware that their bizarre behavior is not normal. Suspicion that someone is trying to do harm is characteristic of delusions.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1,2,5
Rationale 1: A person has a 510 times greater risk of getting schizophrenia if a first-degree relative has the disorder.
Rationale 2: Use of drugs such as cocaine can produce hallucinations or paranoia.
Rationale 3: A history of anxiety has no connection to the development of schizophrenia.
Rationale 4: A family history of heart disease has no connection to the development of schizophrenia.
Rationale 5: Family dynamics can affect coping skills, which can influence the onset of schizophrenia.
Global Rationale: A person has a 510 times greater risk of getting schizophrenia if a first-degree relative has the disorder. Use of drugs such as cocaine can produce hallucinations or paranoia. Family dynamics can affect coping skills, which can influence the onset of schizophrenia. A history of anxiety and a family history of heart disease have no connection to the development of schizophrenia.