A Client Diagnosed with Schizophrenia Is Slow to Respond and Appears

question 22

Multiple Choice

A client diagnosed with schizophrenia is slow to respond and appears to be listening to unseen others.Which medication should a nurse expect a physician to order to address this type of symptom?

• A) Haloperidol (Haldol) to address the negative symptom
• B) Clonazepam (Klonopin) to address the positive symptom
• C) Risperidone (Risperdal) to address the positive symptom
• D) Clozapine (Clozaril) to address the negative symptom

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