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A Newly Admitted Patient Diagnosed with Schizophrenia Is Hypervigilant and Constantly

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A newly admitted patient diagnosed with schizophrenia is hypervigilant and constantly scans the environment. The patient states, "I saw two doctors talking in the hall. They were plotting to kill me." The nurse may correctly assess this behaviour as which of the following?


Definitions:

Self-Efficacy

An individual's belief in their own ability to complete tasks and reach goals, influencing their approach to challenges and perseverance.

Goal Difficulty

The extent to which a goal is challenging and requires effort to achieve, with more difficult goals often leading to higher motivation and performance.

Ability

The possession of the means or skill to do something, often considered in terms of natural talent or acquired skills.

Ethical Behavior

Conducting oneself according to morally sound principles in personal and professional settings.

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