The Client Has Been Diagnosed with Schizophrenia and Is Exhibiting

question 12

Multiple Choice

The client has been diagnosed with schizophrenia and is exhibiting a loss of function and motivation. The nurse recognizes that these symptoms are categorized as:

• A) positive.
• B) paranoiac.
• C) negative.
• D) incoherent.

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Definitions:

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