A Patient with Schizophrenia Repeatedly Asks for Directions and the Time

question 10

Multiple Choice

A patient with schizophrenia repeatedly asks for directions and the time of day.The nurse should:

• A) repeat the information in a kind, matter-of-fact manner.
• B) write out the information so the patient can easily refer to it.
• C) share that the habit of frequent questioning is annoying and should be avoided.
• D) initially provide the facts and then remind the patient that the question was already asked.

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Definitions:

Dopaminergic System

Refers to the neurotransmitter system in the brain that uses dopamine to transmit signals, playing a key role in reward, motivation, and motor control.

Basal Ganglia

A group of structures in the brain involved in coordinating movement and influencing various aspects of behavior.

ADHD-I

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Inattentive Type; a subtype of ADHD characterized mainly by problems with attention and concentration, without the hyperactivity often associated with other forms.

ADHD-H

A subtype of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder predominantly characterized by hyperactivity and impulsivity.