ATI Mental Health Exam f24

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A nurse is discussing schizophrenia spectrum disorders with a client. The client states, 'My friend says that before I started hearing voices, I stopped hanging out with them. Why is that?' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

A. That is very interesting. We are not sure why people start to isolate themselves.' B. Before symptoms of schizophrenia begin, people often isolate themselves. This is an early warning.' C. Do you think of yourself as more of an introvert? That makes a difference with how you socialize.' D. Were you avoiding your friend so that you could hear the voices more clearly?'

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B. The nurse should explain that isolating oneself before schizophrenia symptoms manifest is an early warning sign. This response is correct because research shows that social withdrawal and isolation often precede the onset of psychotic symptoms in schizophrenia spectrum disorders. By highlighting this pattern, the nurse can help the client understand the potential significance of their behavior changes.

Choices A, C, and D are incorrect. Option A dismisses the client's concern without providing helpful information. Option C redirects the conversation to the client's personality type, which is not directly relevant to the situation. Option D introduces a speculative and potentially harmful idea that the client was avoiding their friend to hear voices more clearly, which lacks evidence and may foster confusion or self-blame in the client.

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