NURS6635 Winter 2021 Exam.

NURS6635 Winter 2021 Exam. 1. Select the diagnostic criterion for catatonia resulting from a medical condition. Walden University_NURS6635 Exam Final Winter 2021 So, we can eliminate "Delusions" (letter B) and "Hallucinations" (Letter D) as choices for negative symptoms of Schizophrenia. Now, we will talk about the negative symptoms of Schizophrenia. 1.) Lack of pleasure - the patient does not have joy or being happy whatever he does. Also called anhedonia. 2.) Trouble of speech - don't show or being open on his thoughts and feelings. Also called alogia. 3.) Flattening - no emotions in talking like monotonal talk. 4.) Withdrawal - no social life or having no plans with friends. Also called apathy. 5) Struggling with the basic chores in daily life - hard to do some basic stuff or stopping taking care of themselves. 6.) No - follow through - also called avolition. So, we can say that Anhedonia (letter A) is the answer, but what is Catatonia? Catatonia is a psychomotor disorder. It involves the connection between the mental and movement function. Recently, it was thought of as a type of Schizophrenia. Thus, Catatonia is not a negative symptoms of Schizophrenia. Thus, ANHEDONIA (Letter A) is the only negative symptoms of Schizophrenia in the given choices. To support my explanation, I will attach some articles / links for references. 1 points QUESTION 3 1. Select the most defining characteristic of inevitable suicide. A Lack of family history . B Unexpected adverse drug . effect C Provider loses hope in . patient D Failure of best therapy . Answer: C . Step-by-Step explanation The lack of hope is the inevitable cause of suicide. If the provider loses hope in the patient then there is no way for the patient to recover. Option C is correct.