ATI RN
ATI n133 Mental Health Exam 1 Questions
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The nurse is caring for a newly admitted client diagnosed with catatonic schizophrenia. Which of the following behaviors should the nurse document to be consistent with catatonic schizophrenia? The client:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Maintains an immobilized state for several hours. This behavior is consistent with catatonic schizophrenia, where individuals can exhibit extreme psychomotor disturbances, including stupor or catatonia. This prolonged immobility is a hallmark feature of catatonic schizophrenia.
Choice A is incorrect as it does not align with the symptoms of catatonic schizophrenia.
Choice C is related to a possible symptom of an eating disorder rather than catatonic schizophrenia.
Choice D describes a speech pattern that is not specifically indicative of catatonic schizophrenia.
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