Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 82%
Simulated
A nurse is evaluating a client who has schizophrenia. Which of the following outcomes indicates successful treatment?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The client reports no hallucinations is a successful outcome. Reducing or eliminating hallucinations in schizophrenia indicates effective symptom control, a primary treatment goal. The client eats three meals daily is positive for physical health but secondary to managing psychotic symptoms. The client attends a family event shows social improvement, but hallucination reduction is the core success marker. The client exercises for 20 minutes is beneficial but not a direct indicator of schizophrenia treatment success over symptom relief.