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termschizophrenia literally means split mind it is often confused with a split or multiple personality. Individuals
affected with such syndrome may show a wide range of disruptionsin their ability to see, hear and otherwise process
information from the world around them. They may also experience disruption in their normal thought processes, as
well as their emotions and behaviors.
This basic aspect of disturbance in a patient can be resulted in a lifetime disability, periodic hospitalization and a
failure and social relationships. These relationships are often disrupted as a direct consequence of the affected
individuals withdrawal and inability to communicate, which may be alternate with bouts of disruptive behavior. Family
with schizophrenia can exacerbate a strain of caring for a mentally ill relative and the stigma of mental illness.
Because of the disorder is so severe, and many people will be afflicted sometime in their life. Schizophrenia is now
recognized as major public health concerns.
Goals/Objectives
Short-Term Goal
Client will develop trust in at least one staff member within 1 week.
Long-Term Goal
Client will demonstrate use of more adaptive coping skills, as evidenced by appropriateness of interactions and
willingness to participate in the therapeutic community.
Outcome Criteria
Client is able to appraise situations realistically and to refrain from projecting own feelings onto the
environment.
Client is able to recognize and clarify possible misinterpretations of the behaviors and verbalizations of others.
Client eats food from tray and takes medications without evidence of mistrust.4.Client appropriately interacts
and cooperates with staff and peers in therapeutic community setting.
Nursing actions
Rationale
relationship.
prepared tray.
To verify that client is swallowing the tablets or
capsules. Suspicious clients may believe they