The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with a Diagnosis

question 5

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient with a diagnosis of catatonic schizophrenia.The behavior consistent with this diagnosis is the patient:

• A) talks excitedly about going home.
• B) suspiciously watches the staff.
• C) stands on one foot for 15 minutes.
• D) states he has a cat under his bed that talks to him.

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