A person diagnosed with schizophrenia has had difficulty keeping a job because of severe paranoia. Today the person shouts, 'They're all plotting to destroy me.' Select the nurse's most therapeutic response.
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A newly admitted patient diagnosed with schizophrenia is hypervigilant and constantly scans the environment. The patient states, 'I saw two doctors talking in the hall. They were plotting to kill me.' The nurse may correctly assess this as what classic behavior?
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A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia says, 'My coworkers are out to get me. I also saw two doctors plotting to overdose me.' What term identifies how this patient is perceiving the environment?
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When a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia was discharged 6 months ago, haloperidol was prescribed. The patient now says, 'I stopped taking those pills. I didn't like how it made me feel.' What likely side effects did the patient experience?
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A nurse works with a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia regarding the importance of medication management. The patient repeatedly says, 'I don't like taking pills.' Which treatment strategy should the nurse discuss with the patient and health care provider?
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