Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 92%
Simulated
The nurse is performing the admission assessment for a client with schizophrenia in an acute care inpatient facility. The nurse should identify which observed behavior is characteristic of schizophrenia?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Responding with illogical answers indicates disorganized thinking, a hallmark of schizophrenia during psychosis. Suicide thoughts are not specific to schizophrenia. Depression and euphoria suggest bipolar disorder. Compulsive behaviors are more typical of OCD.