Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 78%
Simulated
A nurse is discussing schizophrenia spectrum disorders with a client. The client states "My friend says that before I started hearing voices I stopped hanging out with them. Why is that?" Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Social withdrawal is a prodromal sign of schizophrenia, educating the client appropriately. Blaming, uncertainty, or introversion focus miss the mark.