Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 81%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and notices changes in the clientÔÇÖs behavior. Which of the following behaviors is the nurseÔÇÖs priority to report to the provider?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Meaningless phrases (A) indicate worsening psychosis, requiring urgent reporting. Refusal (B), substance (C), and energy (D) are less immediate.