A Client with Schizophrenia Has Relapsed and Has Been Identified

question 7

Multiple Choice

A client with schizophrenia has relapsed and has been identified as being in stage four of relapse. The nurse expects to observe which behavior that most consistent with this stage of relapse?

• A) Expressing feelings of anxiety
• B) Expressing feelings of being overwhelmed
• C) Bizarre behaviors and speech
• D) Presence of hallucinations

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Definitions:

Semantic Encoding

The process of encoding information according to its meaning to help in its retention and retrieval from memory.

Visualizing

Visualizing involves forming mental images or concepts, often used as a technique in problem-solving, learning, and goal setting.

Rhyming Words

Words that sound similar or the same at the end when pronounced.

Elaborative Coding

A cognitive processing technique that involves making information more memorable by enriching it with meaningful associations.