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?
A) "A 19-year-old who reports hearing voices is being admitted with a diagnosis of psychosis not otherwise
specified.".
B) "They've added another paranoid to the unit.".
C) "We're admitting another schizophrenic who hears God talking.".
D) "We're admitting another crazy client.".
A
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