The client has schizophrenia. He has moved frequently between the community and mental health facilities for the past 7 years. The client's behavior is an example of:
a. Relapse
b. Recidivism
c. Remission
d. Exacerbation
B
Recidivism remains a problem for both health care professionals and their clients. Coordinating care between the community and the institution helps to reduce the number of admissions to facilities. Relapse refers to the return to maladaptive behavior; remission is a period of partial or complete disappearance of symptoms; and exacerbation refers to the reoccurrence of symptoms.
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