Psychosocial IntegrityQuestion 589 of 2368
A client with schizophrenia avoids contact with the nurse and answers in brief replies. How should the nurse interpret this behavior?
- The client is angry with the nurse and is rejecting their help
- Withdrawal is a coping mechanism and not a rejection of the nurse
- The client is unable to feel any emotions about the interaction
- The client is refusing care on purpose to avoid the treatment plan
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Correct answer: Withdrawal is a coping mechanism and not a rejection of the nurse
The inability to show emotion does not mean the client cannot feel it. Withdrawal helps the client cope.
Source: Nursing Pharmacology, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Central Nervous System: NEGATIVE SYMPTOMS. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Psychosocial Integrity"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026