Audrey's Behavior Is Characterized by Hallucinations, Delusions, Incoherent Speech, and Disorientation

question 9

Multiple Choice

Audrey's behavior is characterized by hallucinations, delusions, incoherent speech, and disorientation. She talks to herself and screams and yells at passersby on the street. She sifts
Through garbage dumpsters for food, and collects garbage from the dumpsters. She never
Bathes or changes her clothes. She has been acting this way for about 3 months. She is best
Diagnosed as suffering from ______.

• A) schizophreniform disorder
• B) schizophrenia
• C) schizoaffective disorder
• D) brief psychotic disorder

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Definitions:

ECV Deficit

Extracellular Volume (ECV) Deficit is a medical condition where there is a reduction in the volume of fluid outside of cells, which can lead to dehydration and electrolyte imbalances.

Skin Tenting

A sign of dehydration that occurs when skin that is pinched and lifted takes some time to return to its normal position.

Trousseau's Sign

A clinical sign where inflation of a blood pressure cuff on the arm causes a carpal spasm, indicating hypocalcemia.

Postural Blood Pressure

A measurement of blood pressure after changing body positions, used to assess for conditions like orthostatic hypotension.