Question

a nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia. which of the following client statements should the nurse identify as a positive symptom of schizophrenia?
\i am no good. i am such a failure.\
\i think i will just stay in bed today.\
\i do not want to take a shower today.\
\i really love birds, but how can a bird drive a car?\

Explanation:

Positive symptoms of schizophrenia include hallucinations, delusions, disorganized thinking, and disorganized speech. The statement "I really love birds, but how can a bird drive a car?" shows disorganized thinking (a positive symptom). The other statements ("I am no good. I am such a failure." - negative symptom related to self - esteem; "I think I will just stay in bed today." - negative symptom of avolition; "I do not want to take a shower today." - negative symptom of lack of self - care) are more related to negative symptoms (absence of normal behaviors).

Answer:

"I really love birds, but how can a bird drive a car?"