ATI RN
ATI Psychiatric Exam 1 Questions
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A nurse is providing education to a group of staff members about schizophrenia. Which of the following age groups should the nurse include as the age when schizophrenia is typically diagnosed?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Young adulthood. Schizophrenia is typically diagnosed in young adulthood, usually between late teens and mid-30s. This age range aligns with the typical onset of symptoms, such as hallucinations and delusions. Preschoolers (
A) are unlikely to be diagnosed with schizophrenia as symptoms usually manifest later. Older adulthood (
B) is less common for initial diagnosis, as symptoms usually appear earlier. School-age (
C) is also uncommon for first diagnosis due to the typical age range of onset. In summary, the correct answer is D because it aligns with the typical age range for the onset of schizophrenia symptoms.
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