A patient with schizophrenia is described as "having difficulty with executive functions." What patient dysfunction can the nurse expect to assess behaviorally? Select all that apply.

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Executive functions include reasoning,planning,prioritizing,sequencing behavior,insight,flexibility,judgment,focusing on tasks,responding to social cues,and attending in appropriate ways to incoming stimuli.Memory is not considered an executive function and risk for harm to self and others is not generally a diagnosis appropriate for such a patient.

A Patient with Schizophrenia Is Described as "Having Difficulty with Executive