Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 74%
Simulated
The nurse is caring for a newly admitted client diagnosed with catatonic schizophrenia. Which of the following behaviors should the nurse document to be consistent with catatonic schizophrenia? The client:
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The correct answer is B: Maintains an immobilized state for several hours. This behavior is consistent with catatonic schizophrenia, where individuals can exhibit extreme psychomotor disturbances, including stupor or catatonia. This prolonged immobility is a hallmark feature of catatonic schizophrenia. Choice A is incorrect as it does not align with the symptoms of catatonic schizophrenia. Choice C is related to a possible symptom of an eating disorder rather than catatonic schizophrenia. Choice D describes a speech pattern that is not specifically indicative of catatonic schizophrenia.