BSN-3 Clinical Instructor
MOVIE ANALYSIS
“A Beautiful Mind”
I. Identify the behaviors manifested by John Nash on the different phases of Schizophrenia. a. Prodromal Phase * John Nash often isolate himself, he stays alone in his bedroom. * He stops spending time with his family and real existing friends. * Inappropriate or blunted emotions. * He became clumsy. * He drinks alcohol. b. Acute Phase * Hallucinations * Delusions * Grossly disorganized behavior c. Residual Phase * Lack of emotional expression * Low energy * Decrease libido * Strange beliefs II. Identify the different behavioral symptoms as depicted in the different situations in the movie. Signs/symptoms | Situations | * Auditory Hallucinations * He isolates himself. * Clumsiness * Disorganized behavior * Forgetful * Delusion of persecution * Decreased Libido | * When John met his imaginary roommate named Charles Herman. * When he was engaged in a non-existing Nazi’s code breaking war with Parcher. * When he met Charles little niece named, Marcee. * He isolates himself by going and studying in the library or in his bedroom while writing mathematical equations of moving dynamics in the windows. * He was clumsy right after playing * When John Nash locked himself on their room while Alicia, his wife was curious at the same time worried. * John forgot to wrap his gift for Alicia’s birthday. * John Nash can no longer satisfy the sexual needs of her wife. |
III. Assessment | Nursing Diagnosis | 1. Inadequate physical environment for providing care 2. Inability to complete care giving tasks | Caregiver role strain as evidenced by difficulty performing required activities. | 3.