A Nurse Observes a Patient Who Is Sitting Alone in a Room

question 19

Multiple Choice

A nurse observes a patient who is sitting alone in a room muttering,"You don't know what you're talking about! Leave me alone." The nurse attempts to validate whether the patient is:

• A) seeking the attention of staff.
• B) inappropriately expressing emotion.
• C) experiencing auditory hallucinations.
• D) displaying negative symptoms of schizophrenia.

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