A patient with catatonic schizophrenia exhibits little spontaneous movement and demonstrates waxy flexibility.Which patient needs are of priority importance?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Physiologic needs must be met to preserve life.A patient who is semistuporous must be fed by hand or tube,toileted,and given range-of-motion exercises to preserve physiologic integrity.Safety needs rank second to physical needs.Higher level needs are of lesser concern.

A Patient with Catatonic Schizophrenia Exhibits Little Spontaneous Movement and Demonstrates