You are interviewing a 20-year-old patient with a new-onset psychotic disorder. The patient is apathetic and has disturbed thoughts and language patterns. The nurse recognizes this behavior pattern as consistent with a diagnosis of
A)depression.
B)autistic disorder.
C)mania.
D)schizophrenia.
E)anxiety disorder.

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Autistic disorders are not psychotic disorders, and they usually begin before 3 years of age. Schizophrenia manifests as a psychotic disorder of early adult onset, with disturbances in language and speech, emotions, social withdrawal, and apathy. Depression, mania, and anxiety disorders may have speech disturbances but they are not hallmarks of these conditions.

You Are Interviewing a 20-Year-Old Patient with a New-Onset Psychotic