A Client Diagnosed with Schizophrenia Is Exhibiting Nonverbal Behaviors Indicating

question 15

Multiple Choice

A client diagnosed with schizophrenia is exhibiting nonverbal behaviors indicating that the client is hearing things that others do not. Which nursing diagnosis, which was recently removed from the NANDA-I list, still accurately reflects this client's problem?

• A) Disturbed thought processes
• B) Disturbed sensory perception
• C) Anxiety
• D) Chronic confusion

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Definitions:

Separation Anxiety Disorder

A psychological condition in which an individual experiences excessive fear or anxiety about separation from those to whom they are attached.

Body Dysmorphic Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by obsessive focus on a perceived flaw in appearance, often leading to significant distress or functional impairments.

Narcissistic Personality Disorder

A mental condition in which a person has an inflated sense of their own importance, a deep need for excessive attention and admiration, coupled with a lack of empathy for others.

Separation Anxiety Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by an individual feeling overly anxious about being away from their home or from persons with whom they share a deep bond.