During an assessment the assessment of a client admitted with new onset schizophrenia, the nurse observes the client repeating the last word of each question asked. Because of this, the client unable to completely answer any of the assessment questions. Which speech pattern in this client exhibiting?

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Echolalia is the repetition of words spoken by others. In this case, the client is repeating the last word of each question asked, making it difficult to fully answer any assessment questions. This can be a common symptom in individuals with schizophrenia.

During an Assessment the Assessment of a Client Admitted with New