The Nurse Is Caring for a Client with Schizophrenia Who

question 9

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client with schizophrenia who is on haloperidol (Haldol) therapy. During a follow up visit, the nurse observes involuntary movement of the lips, tongue, and face of the client. What does the nurse interpret from the observation?

• A) The client has tardive dyskinesia.
• B) The client has seizures.
• C) The client has akathisia.
• D) None of the above

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Definitions:

Oedipus Complex

A Freudian theory positing that a child experiences unconscious desires for their opposite-sex parent and jealousy and rivalry toward their same-sex parent.

Oral Fixation

A psychological condition first described by Freud, characterized by an obsession with engaging the mouth in activities such as eating, talking, or smoking.

Reaction Formation

A defense mechanism where unacceptable impulses are transformed into their opposite, often seen in exaggerated or compulsive behaviors.

Projective Test

A personality test, such as the Rorschach or TAT, that provides ambiguous images designed to trigger projection of one’s inner dynamics.