A Withdrawn Client, Diagnosed with Schizophrenia, Expresses Little Emotion and Refuses

question 14

Multiple Choice

A withdrawn client, diagnosed with schizophrenia, expresses little emotion and refuses to attend group therapy. What altered component of the nervous system should a nurse recognize as being responsible for this behavior?

• A) Dendrites
• B) Axons
• C) Neurotransmitters
• D) Synapses

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Definitions:

Linea Alba

A fibrous structure that runs down the midline of the abdomen, forming an important anatomical landmark and serving as the attachment for certain abdominal muscles.

Serratus Anterior

A muscle located on the side of the thorax that assists in the upward movement of the arms and stabilizes the scapula.

Rectus Abdominis

A long muscle that runs vertically on each side of the anterior wall of the human abdomen, responsible for flexing the lumbar spine.

External Oblique

A large, flat muscle on the outside of the abdomen, essential for trunk rotation and lateral flexion of the torso.