A nurse in a mental health clinic is conducting a staff education session on schizophrenia.

Which of the following manifestations should the nurse identify as negative symptoms? (Select all that apply.).

Blunt affect.

Delusions.

Anhedonia.

Hallucinations.

Poor judgment.

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer : A,C

Choice A rationale:
Blunt affect is a negative symptom of schizophrenia, characterized by diminished expression of emotion.
Choice B rationale:
Delusions are considered positive symptoms of schizophrenia, not negative.
Choice C rationale:
Anhedonia, or the inability to feel pleasure, is a negative symptom of schizophrenia.
Choice D rationale:
Hallucinations are considered positive symptoms of schizophrenia, not negative.
Choice E rationale:
Poor judgment is not specifically categorized as a negative symptom of schizophrenia.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Choice A rationale:
Continuing to abstain from alcohol is a positive step towards maintaining mental health, not a sign of suicidal ideation.
Choice B rationale:
Finding therapeutic activities like walking around the hospital grounds is a positive coping mechanism, not a sign of suicidal ideation.
Choice C rationale:
Looking forward to future events like seeing grandchildren is a positive sign and not indicative of suicidal ideation.
Choice D rationale:
Giving away possessions, like a pottery collection, can be a sign of suicidal ideation as it may indicate the client is putting their affairs in order.

A. The client's spouse reports that the client has recently gained weight. B. The client responds to questions with disorganized speech. C. The client reports that voices are telling him to write a novel. D. The client is dressed in all black.

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Choice A rationale:

Weight gain is not typically associated with acute mania in bipolar disorder.

Choice B rationale:

Disorganized speech can be a symptom of acute mania, which is characterized by increased energy, feelings of euphoria, racing thoughts, risky behaviors, and an inflated self-image.

Choice C rationale:

While hallucinations can occur in severe bipolar episodes, the client reporting that voices are telling him to write a novel is not specifically indicative of acute mania.

Choice D rationale:

Dressing in all black is not a specific symptom of acute mania.

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A nurse in a mental health clinic is conducting a staff education session on schizophrenia.

Which of the following manifestations should the nurse identify as negative symptoms? (Select all that apply.).