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The client is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of paranoid schizophrenia. The spouse states that client has not slept in three nights. Which nursing goal takes priority

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Administration of antipsychotic drugs should be used in cases of paranoid schizophrenia.

Paranoid schizophrenia

The main symptoms of this type of Schizophrenia are

  • Hallucinations
  • Delusions
  • Feelings of persecution
  • and Thoughts about conspiracies.

Typically, hallucinations and delusions revolve around the same theme and remain consistent over time.

Measures to treat the disease may include the use of

  • Medication
  • Psychotherapy
  • and Hospitalization, if necessary.

The main point of treatment is the administration of antipsychotic drugs. They should be used continuously, always under psychiatric prescription, with the aim of improving crises and reducing symptoms.

With this information, we can conclude that paranoid schizophrenia should be treated with antipsychotic drugs.

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