RN HESI Mental Health with NGN
RN HESI Mental Health with NGN ( 51 Questions)
The nurse is providing teaching to a client and family about schizophrenia before discharge from an inpatient facility. The nurse should instruct the family to notify the healthcare provider when which behavior is observed?
Fear of large dogs may or may not be related to schizophrenia; other information is needed to determine its significance.
Decreased attention to detail is a symptom that may be observed in schizophrenia, but it is not the primary behavior to notify the healthcare provider.
Social withdrawal is a concerning behavior in schizophrenia that may indicate worsening symptoms and should be reported to the healthcare provider.
Changes in appetite are important to monitor but may not be the primary indicator of a worsening condition in schizophrenia.
Choice A rationale: Fear of large dogs may or may not be related to schizophrenia; other information is needed to determine its significance.
Choice B rationale: Decreased attention to detail is a symptom that may be observed in schizophrenia, but it is not the primary behavior to notify the healthcare provider.
Choice C rationale: Social withdrawal is a concerning behavior in schizophrenia that may indicate worsening symptoms and should be reported to the healthcare provider.
Choice D rationale: Changes in appetite are important to monitor but may not be the primary indicator of a worsening condition in schizophrenia.