The patient with schizophrenia is sitting quietly in a chair.The patient does not respond much to what is happening,and has a lack of interest in the environment.What best describes the result of the nurse's assessment?

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The patient's lack of response and lack of interest in the environment are both symptoms of negative symptoms of schizophrenia, such as apathy and lack of emotion. Therefore, the best choice is D. The patient may or may not be depressed or experiencing auditory hallucinations, but neither of these explanations is supported by the information given in the assessment.

The Patient with Schizophrenia Is Sitting Quietly in a Chair