Chapter 15: Reflections
Reflection Questions
1. What are the differences in nursing interventions between the acute and maintenance phases of schizophrenia?
2. What are the differences between positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia? Give examples of both.
3. What are examples of nursing education for clients with schizophrenia?
4. How can involving the client’s family in the treatment and care process contribute to better outcomes for individuals with schizophrenia spectrum disorders?
5. When you are taking care of a client with delusional disorder, how can you support that client in maintaining a connection to reality, particularly when experiencing persistent delusions?
