A Client Diagnosed with Paranoid Schizophrenia Becomes Agitated When Asked

question 19

Multiple Choice

A client diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia becomes agitated when asked to play a game.The client responds,"Do you want to be my girlfriend?" Which nursing response is most appropriate?

• A) "You are upset now. It would be best if you go to your room until you feel better."
• B) "Remember, we have a professional relationship. Are you feeling uncomfortable?"
• C) "We have discussed this before. I am not allowed to date clients."
• D) "I think you should discuss your fantasies with your therapist."

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

A learning method where the consequences of a behavior influence the likelihood of that behavior occurring again.

Organisms Learn

The process by which living organisms acquire new behaviors or modify existing ones through experience and interaction with the environment.

Fixed-Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses, often used in behavior modification.

Schedule of Reinforcement

The strategy or plan for timing and frequency of reinforcement to establish or maintain a behavior in operant conditioning.