Disorganized Schizophrenia

October 8, 2009 by Lhynnelli, RN · Comments (1) 

Is marked by incoherent, disorganized speech and behaviors and by blunted or inappropriate

affect. May have fragmented hallucinations and delusions with no coherent theme. Usually
includes extreme social impairment. This type of schizophrenia may start early and insidiously,
with no significant remissions. Signs and Symptoms Incoherent, disorganized speech, with
markedly loose associations. Grossly disorganized behavior. [...]

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Paranoid Schizophrenia
October 6, 2009 by Lhynnelli, RN · Comments (6) 

Is characterized by persecutory or grandiose delusional thought content and, possibly, delusional

jealousy. Some patients also have gender identity problems, such as fears of being thought of as
homosexual or of being approached by homosexuals. Stress may worsen the patient’s symptoms.
Paranoid schizophrenia may cause only minimal impairment in the patient’s level of functioning
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Defense Mechanisms
October 4, 2009 by Admin · Comments (4) 

People use defense, or coping, mechanisms to relieve anxiety. The definitions below will help
you determine whether your patient is using one or more of these mechanisms. 1. Acting Out
Acting out refers to repeating certain actions to ward off anxiety without weighing the possible
consequences of those action. Example: A husband gets angry with [...]

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