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A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia who consistently does the opposite of what the nurse asks of him. The nurse recognizes this as which of the following alterations in behavior?

  • A. Automatic obedience
  • B. Waxy flexibility
  • C. Negativism
  • D. Impaired impulse control
Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Negativism. Negativism is a behavior where the client does the opposite of what is asked or expected. In this case, the client with schizophrenia consistently does the opposite of what the nurse asks, which aligns with negativism. Automatic obedience (A) is when a client complies without question, waxy flexibility (B) is characterized by maintaining limbs in the position they are placed in, and impaired impulse control (D) involves difficulty controlling impulses, none of which fit the scenario described.