Among clients with schizophrenia, suicide:
a. is a minor risk
b. indicates that the client was incorrectly diagnosed
c. is more likely to occur when positive symptoms are improving
d. never takes place unless the client is also depressed
C
Suicide is a major risk among clients with schizophrenia. While depression not infrequently accompanies schizophrenia, suicide may take place in the absence of recognized depression. Suicide is more likely to occur when positive symptoms are improving.
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