The nurse is assessing a patient who was reported to have an altered level of consciousness. The patient presents with rapid speech, impaired judgement, and rapidly fluctuating emotional state. After admission and treatment, the patient returns to a functional baseline. Which diagnosis best describes the patient’s behavior?

Which observation does the nurse document as autism in the patient with schizophrenia?

A patient with a history of schizophrenia states, “I know my doctor is trying to poison me with these medications.” Which statement by the nurse is most appropriate?