A nurse is assessing a client who has schizophrenia. Which of the following findings should the nurse document as positive symptoms of schizophrenia? (Select all that apply.)

Flight of ideas

Decreased motivation

Impaired memory

Delusions of grandeur

Auditory hallucinations

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Correct Answer : A,D,E

Positive symptoms of schizophrenia are those that add something to the normal experience, such as hallucinations, delusions, disorganized speech, and abnormal motor behavior. Flight of ideas is a type of disorganized speech that involves rapid switching from one topic to another. Delusions of grandeur are false beliefs of having superior power or status. Auditory hallucinations are hearing voices or sounds that are not real. Negative symptoms of schizophrenia are those that take something away from the normal experience, such as decreased motivation, impaired memory, flat affect, and social withdrawal.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Alprazolam is a benzodiazepine that can provide rapid relief of anxiety symptoms during a panic attack. Atomoxetine is a selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor that is used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, not anxiety disorders. Journaling and watching television are not appropriate interventions during an acute panic attack, as they do not address the client's physiological and psychological needs.

A. Ask the charge nurse to obtain informed consent. B. Contact the facility social worker to obtain the consent. C. Explain implied consent to the client's family. D. Request that the client's guardian sign the consent.

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

The client's guardian is the legal representative who can provide informed consent for the client who is incompetent. The nurse should ensure that the guardian understands the risks, benefits, and alternatives of the proposed treatment or procedure.

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