The student nurse is learning how to reduce the stigma associated with mental illness. Which of the following statements by the student nurse reflects that learning has taken place?
1. "We're admitting another schizophrenic who hears God talking."
2. "A 19-year-old who reports hearing voices is being admitted with a diagnosis of psychosis not otherwise specified."
3. "We're admitting another crazy client."
4. "They've added another paranoid to the unit."
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Rationale: It is the nurse's role to address the stigma associated with diagnostic labeling. It is essential that clients not be referred to by their disease or in ways that discredit their social identity.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.