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The Nurse Is Caring for a Client with Osteoarthritis and a Recently

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The nurse is caring for a client with osteoarthritis and a recently repaired hip fracture. Which nursing diagnoses are the nurse's priority?


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Type I Schizophrenia

A subtype of schizophrenia characterized by the prominence of positive symptoms such as delusions and hallucinations.

Type II Schizophrenia

A subtype of schizophrenia characterized by a predominance of negative symptoms such as emotional flatness and lack of motivation.

Positive Symptoms

Refers to an excess or distortion of normal functions, often observed in disorders such as schizophrenia, including hallucinations or delusions.

Prodromal Phase

An early stage in the development of a disorder, marked by mild symptoms or signs that may precede the full-blown manifestation of the disorder.

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