A client diagnosed with schizophrenia is slow to respond and appears to be listening to unseen others.Which medication should a nurse expect a physician to order to address this type of symptom?

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The nurse should expect the physician to order risperidone (Risperdal)to address the positive symptoms of schizophrenia.Risperidone (Risperdal)is an atypical antipsychotic used to reduce positive symptoms,including disturbances in content of thought (delusions),form of thought (neologisms),or sensory perception (hallucinations).

A Client Diagnosed with Schizophrenia Is Slow to Respond and Appears