Asked by Paula Durley on May 16, 2024
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A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia has catatonia. The patient has little spontaneous movement and waxy flexibility. Which patient needs are of priority importance?
A) Psychosocial
B) Physiologic
C) Self-actualization
D) Safety and security
Catatonia
A psychiatric condition marked by motor immobility or behavioral abnormality, such as stupor, rigidity, or extreme agitation.
Waxy Flexibility
A symptom seen in some psychiatric conditions where an individual's limbs remain in the position they are placed for long periods, indicative of catatonia.
Schizophrenia
A severe mental disorder marked by disturbances in thought, perception, and behavior, leading to hallucinations and delusions.
- Analyze and order the necessities of individuals experiencing schizophrenia.
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- Analyze and order the necessities of individuals experiencing schizophrenia.
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