During the Initial Assessment of a Patient with Schizophrenia, in Response

question 3

Multiple Choice

During the initial assessment of a patient with schizophrenia, in response to the question "What brought you to the clinic today?" a patient's response of "the van" is an example of

• A) Poverty of speech
• B) Concrete thinking
• C) Oppositional behavior
• D) Tangentiality

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Definitions:

Qualitative Study

A research method focused on understanding concepts, thoughts, or experiences from a subjective perspective through non-statistical analysis.

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Research-Based

Approaches, practices, or policies that are founded on findings derived from systematic inquiry, including scientific studies and evidence-based research.

Evidence-Informed Practice

The integration of clinical experience, patient values, and the best available research information into the decision-making process for patient care.