A schizophrenic is admitted to the psychiatric unit. What affect would the nurse expect to observe?

The correct answer is B. Apathy and flatness. (A) Anger is an emotion that is not necessarily present in schizophrenia. (B) Lack of response to or involvement with environment and distancing are characteristic of (C) Euphoria is more characteristic of manic-depressive disorder (bipolar disorder). (D) Hostility is an…

Psychosocial Integrity

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AAnger
BApathy and flatness
CSmiling
DHostility

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A
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B
90% (37)
C
2% (1)
D
2% (1)

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(A) Anger is an emotion that is not necessarily present in schizophrenia. (B) Lack of response to or involvement with environment and distancing are characteristic of (C) Euphoria is more characteristic of manic-depressive disorder (bipolar disorder). (D) Hostility is an emotion that is not necessarily present in schizophrenia.

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