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What is this client exhibiting?

A client is admitted to the psychiatric hospital with a diagnosis of catatonic schizophrenia. During the physical examination, the client's arm remains outstretched after the nurse obtains the pulse and blood pressure, and the nurse must reposition the arm.

Asked by Kaelyn, Last updated: Oct 25, 2024

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John Smith

John Smith

John Smith
John Smith

Answered Sep 08, 2016

This client is exhibiting waxy flexibility. The ability to assume and maintain awkward or uncomfortable positions for long periods, is characteristic of catatonic schizophrenia.

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