The man who lost his wife and child to a drunk driving accident one year ago is receiving care in a behavioral health unit. The patient tells the nurse that he has begun to feel better and feels like he is ready for release. Which statement indicates the patient should remain in the unit?

The nurse is assigned to care for a 27-year-old male who presented with acute onset personality changes and neuropsychiatric symptoms. Upon entering the patient’s room, the nurse notices the patient is staring at the ceiling and muttering. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?

The nurse observes the patient with schizophrenia to be speaking monotonously without facial expressions. Which term does the nurse use to document this finding?