Question

a nurse is caring for a client who is in the prodromal phase of schizophrenia. the nurse should identify that this phase is associated with which of the following behaviors? the clients positive manifestations are significantly diminished or absent. the client is experiencing hallucinations and is socially withdrawn. the clients level of concentration is deteriorating. the client experiences an inability to feel pleasure.

Explanation:

The prodromal phase of schizophrenia is the earliest stage. During this phase, there are subtle changes in the person's behavior and functioning. A deteriorating level of concentration is a common sign in the prodromal phase.

• Option 1: Positive manifestations being diminished or absent is more related to the residual phase, not the prodromal phase.
• Option 2: Hallucinations are more characteristic of the active (acute) phase, not the prodromal phase.
• Option 4: Inability to feel pleasure (anhedonia) is more of a negative symptom that can be present in other phases but is not the hallmark of the prodromal phase like deteriorating concentration.

Answer:

The client's level of concentration is deteriorating.