A nurse is caring for a 17-year-old client with paranoid schizophrenia who has been hospitalized following a suicide attempt
The client's parents refer to their child's condition as "depression" and frequently mention that their child will soon be "going off to a wonderful college." How should the nurse analyze the behaviors of the client's parents? Select all that apply.
A) They may still be in denial about the painful reality that their child has a chronic and serious mental illness.
B) They may be grieving about the loss of their expectations and hopes for their child.
C) They may not understand the extent or seriousness of the diagnosis of schizophrenia.
D) They may understand that schizophrenia is an acute, curable condition..
A, B, C
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