Intervention for schizophrenia can be divided into three categories: clinical and family support services, rehabilitative services, and humanitarian aid and public safety. Which of the following choices is an example of rehabilitative services?
a. reducing positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia
b. providing social controls to prevent harm to others in the community
c. improving quality of life for clients by enhancing their independence
d. providing productive activity and occupational therapy
D
An example of rehabilitative services for the client with schizophrenia would include providing productive activity and occupational therapy. Rehabilitation involves increasing the client's capacity, both for social interactions and for productive activity (including gainful employment when feasible).
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