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    Ati mental health proctored exam psych manotas final
    Select All That Apply

    A nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with schizophrenia who is exhibiting positive symptoms. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.)

    Explanation & Rationale

    Choice A reason: Social withdrawal is a negative symptom of schizophrenia, reflecting reduced engagement rather than an excess or distortion of normal function. Choice B reason: Delusional thinking is a hallmark positive symptom, representing a distortion of reality through fixed false beliefs. Choice C reason: Bizarre or disorganized behavior, such as unusual movements or incoherent actions, is a positive symptom reflecting disruption in normal functioning. Choice D reason: Flat affect is a negative symptom, reflecting diminished emotional expression rather than an added or distorted behavior. Choice E reason: Auditory hallucinations are classic positive symptoms, involving perception of voices or sounds that are not present in reality.

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