A nurse is preparing an in-service program about schizophrenia for a group of psychiatric–mental health nurses. Which of the following would the nurse include as a major reason for relapse?
A) Lack of family support
B) Accessibility to community resources
C) Nonadherence to prescribed medications
D) Stigmatization of mental illness
Ans: C
Although a lack of family or social support, accessibility to community resources, and stigmatization are factors that can contribute to relapse, one of the major reasons for relapse is failure to follow the medication regimen.
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