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Category - Changes in Health

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The fifteen-year-old daughter of a client diagnosed with schizophrenia asks the nurse about her chances of having the same disorder. Which of the following statements, if made by the client, would be an indication that the girl should be evaluated further?
  1. “My mood swings have been unpredictable for the past week.”
  2. “I look and feel fat. I’m so ashamed to go out looking like this.”
  3. “I’d rather spend most hours of the day at my friend’s house.”
  4. “I’ve been having a difficult time falling and staying asleep.”
Explanation
Answer: D - Changes in sleeping patterns are distinct initial signs of schizophrenia. The other options are behaviors that are normally seen in adolescents.
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