A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophreniform disorder. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?

A. The addition of mood disorder symptoms: Schizophreniform disorder may have mood symptoms, but they are not a defining feature. In contrast, mood disorders are more characteristic of schizoaffective disorder, which involves significant mood disturbances alongside psychotic symptoms. B. Less intense and frequent symptoms: Symptoms of schizophreniform disorder are generally similar in intensity to those seen in schizophrenia. The disorder can present with significant psychotic symptoms that are not necessarily less intense or frequent. C. A greater ability to distinguish between reality and symptoms: Individuals with schizophreniform disorder typically have a significant impairment in reality testing. They may have difficulty distinguishing between their symptoms and reality, similar to those with schizophrenia. D. A duration of symptoms from one to six months: Schizophreniform disorder is characterized by the presence of psychotic symptoms lasting at least one month but less than six months. This duration is crucial for the diagnosis and differentiates it from schizophrenia, which involves symptoms persisting for six months or longer.