What affect would the nurse expect to observe?

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A schizophrenic is admitted to the psychiatric unit.

What affect would the nurse expect to observe?
A .  Anger
B . Apathy and flatness
C . Smiling
D . Hostility

Answer: B

Explanation:

(A) Anger is an emotion that is not necessarily present in schizophrenia.

(B) Lack of response to or involvement with environment and distancing are characteristic of schizophrenia.

(C) Euphoria is more characteristic of manic-depressive disorder (bipolar disorder).

(D) Hostility is an emotion that is not necessarily present in schizophrenia.

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