A nurse is caring for a client who has bulimia nervosa has a new prescription for a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate administering?

A. "I'm going to ignore your lack of self-care because it is an aspect of the disorder." Ignoring the client’s hygiene neglect does not support their well-being or promote self-care. While poor self-care is a symptom of schizophrenia, the nurse should encourage hygiene rather than dismiss it.
B. "Do you really think it is ok not to bathe? What is going on with you?" This confrontational statement may make the client feel judged or defensive, potentially worsening their resistance to self-care. Clients with schizophrenia may have impaired insight and motivation, making supportive guidance more effective.
C. "It is now time for you to bathe. Do you want to wear the red or green shirt?" Providing a structured directive while offering a simple choice promotes autonomy and encourages adherence to hygiene. Clients with schizophrenia benefit from clear instructions and limited choices, reducing decision-making stress and increasing cooperation.
D. "This is it! You are getting a bath! There are three of us here to bathe you!" Using forceful or coercive language can cause distress and escalate resistance. Encouraging hygiene should be done through therapeutic communication and gentle prompts rather than threats or intimidation.

A. Incoherent speech. Incoherent speech is more characteristic of acute episodes of schizophrenia rather than the prodromal phase. During the prodromal phase, symptoms are typically less severe and may not include full-blown disorganized thinking.
B. Severe delusions. Severe delusions are indicative of an active psychotic phase of schizophrenia. The prodromal phase generally involves milder symptoms that precede the onset of more severe psychotic episodes.
C. Withdrawn behavior. The prodromal phase of schizophrenia is often marked by subtle changes in behavior, including social withdrawal, decline in self-care, and changes in functioning. Withdrawn behavior is a common manifestation during this phase, signaling the beginning of deterioration before the onset of more intense symptoms.
D. Frequent hallucinations. Hallucinations are more commonly seen during the active phase of schizophrenia rather than the prodromal phase. In this early stage, clients may experience less intense symptoms and may not exhibit frequent or vivid hallucinations.