The Nurse Suspects a Patient Is Demonstrating Negative Symptoms of Schizophrenia

question 22

Multiple Choice

The nurse suspects a patient is demonstrating negative symptoms of schizophrenia and will be a challenge to treat because of which barriers?

• A) The patient feels that the symptoms are normal.
• B) Family members feel the patient is going through a period of depression.
• C) The patient is suspicious of the motives of the health care provider.
• D) Family members have labeled the patient as lazy.
• E) The patient is indifferent to obtaining help.

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