Asked by Marsheka Williams on Oct 01, 2024
A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia was hospitalized after arguing with co-workers and threatening to harm them. The patient is aloof, suspicious, and says, "Two staff members I saw talking were plotting to kill me." Based on data gathered at this point, which nursing diagnoses relate? (Select all that apply.)
A) Risk for other-directed violence
B) Disturbed thought processes
C) Risk for loneliness
D) Spiritual distress
E) Social isolation
Other-Directed Violence
Acts of aggression or violence where the targeted victim is someone other than oneself, often examined in psychiatric and forensic settings.
Disturbed Thought Processes
A condition where an individual has difficulty organizing thoughts, making connections, and understanding concepts.
Spiritual Distress
A disturbance in an individual's belief system or values that can cause emotional discomfort or pain.
- Detect and grasp the indicators and issues tied to schizophrenia.
- Evaluate and rank the necessities of patients efficiently.
- Determine methods to enhance interpersonal abilities and decrease loneliness among individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia.
Learning Objectives
- Detect and grasp the indicators and issues tied to schizophrenia.
- Evaluate and rank the necessities of patients efficiently.
- Determine methods to enhance interpersonal abilities and decrease loneliness among individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia.
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