ATI Mental Health Practice B 2023

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A nurse is assessing a client who has schizophrenia. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a negative symptom?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Social withdrawal. Negative symptoms in schizophrenia involve the absence or reduction of normal behaviors or functions. Social withdrawal is a common negative symptom, characterized by the client's lack of interest in social interactions. Delusions (
A) and hallucinations (
B) are positive symptoms, involving the presence of abnormal behaviors or perceptions. Agitation (
D) is a symptom of increased motor activity, not a negative symptom. Flat affect (E) refers to a lack of emotional expression, which is also a negative symptom. In summary, social withdrawal aligns with the definition of negative symptoms in schizophrenia, making it the correct answer.

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