A Client Diagnosed with Paranoid Schizophrenia Becomes Agitated When Asked

question 19

Multiple Choice

A client diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia becomes agitated when asked to play a game.The client responds,"Do you want to be my girlfriend?" Which nursing response is most appropriate?

• A) "You are upset now. It would be best if you go to your room until you feel better."
• B) "Remember, we have a professional relationship. Are you feeling uncomfortable?"
• C) "We have discussed this before. I am not allowed to date clients."
• D) "I think you should discuss your fantasies with your therapist."

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Definitions:

Reasoning Centre

A hypothetical or abstract concept referring to the part of the brain responsible for logical thinking and decision-making processes.

Executive Control System

A cognitive system responsible for planning, decision-making, problem-solving, and controlling attention and actions in the pursuit of goal achievement.

Working Memory

A cognitive system responsible for temporarily holding and processing information needed for complex tasks such as learning, reasoning, and comprehension.

Decision Making

The cognitive process of selecting a course of action from among multiple alternatives.