Psychotic Disorders no. 4068
QUESTION: The nurse is providing care to a client with a catatonic type of schizophrenia who exhibits extreme negativism. To help the client meet his basic needs, the nurse should:
✘O a.) ask the client which activity he would prefer to do first.
✘O b.) negotiate a time when the client will perform activities.
✓O c.) tell the client specifically and concisely what needs to be done.
✘O d.) prepare the client ahead of time for the activity.
RATIONALERATIONALE: The client needs to be informed of the activity and when it will be done. Giving the client choices isn't desirable because he can be manipulative or refuse to do anything. Negotiating and preparing the client ahead of time also isn't therapeutic with this type of client because he may not want to perform the activity.NURSING PROCESS STEP: ImplementationCLIENT NEEDS CATEGORY: Psychosocial integrityCLIENT NEEDS SUBCATEGORY: NoneCOGNITIVE LEVEL: Analysis