A 45-year-old client with schizophrenia has been brought to the hospital after trying to commit suicide. The client tells the nurse that the voices he hears told him to do it. He is extremely anxious and upset. Which assessment question would most likely help the nurse to assess the client’s perception of this event?

A client is demonstrating catatonic schizophrenia. Which of the following characteristics would the nurse most likely see with this condition?

A nurse is providing reality orientation to a client who has been experiencing auditory hallucinations. Which of the following elements should the nurse consider when orienting this client to reality? Select all that apply.

The nurse is working in the emergency department and receives an 18 year old client with a headache. While assessing the client, the nurse learns that this client’s headache worsens when the client hear voices. When asked what the voices are saying, the client replies, “To kill everyone with a knife.” Which of the following is the nurse’s first priority?

A nurse is working with a client who is experiencing hallucinations of water running down the walls. Which of the following intervention would be most helpful for the client?

Which of the following are common findings in a client with schizophrenia? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for 4 clients and has determined that the client who will receive aripiprazole needs to be seen first. For which of the client scenarios is this medication indicated?

A client with schizoaffective disorder is having hallucinations of hearing screaming voices. Which action by the nurse should be done to provide a diversion for this client?

A nurse is working with a client who has schizoaffective disorder and believes that the hospital has poisoned the food. Which response from the nurse is most appropriate?

A nurse is working with a client who has schizophrenia. The client is demonstrating clang associations. Which of the following statements by the client best displays this speech alteration?