Question

The parents of a young adult have expressed concerns about the cognitive and emotional changes they have noted in their child. the nurse recognizes which assessment and diagnostic data as associated with the diagnosis of schizophrenia? select all that apply.

Answer 1

The assessment and diagnostic data as associated with the diagnosis of schizophrenia are:
-A late winter, early spring birthday (viral theory);
-Apathy and anhedonia (the inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable);
-Suicidal ideations;
-Atrophy of brain tissue are all common to individuals exhibiting symptomatology of schizophrenia.