Question

A young adult is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of catatonic schizophrenia. When the LPN/LVN places the client's hand over his head, it remains in that position. The LPN/LVN understands that this is a description of which of the following?a) conversion hysteria.
b) waxy flexibility.
c) dystonic reaction.
d) neurasthenia.

Answer 1

Answer:

b. waxy flexibility

Explanation:

Waxy flexibility -

It is the symptom of catatonia , which is linked with some mental disorder like ,  bipolar disorder , schizophrenia etc.

In this symptom the person is not able to respond to any external as well as internal stimuli , and remain in a stable and constant posture .

Hence , from the given scenario of the question ,

The correct answer is b. waxy flexibility .