The nurse performs an assessment of a client with schizophrenia. Which comorbid health conditions should the nurse most expect to find in this client? (Select all that apply.)
A) Osteoarthritis
B) Obesity
C) Hypertension
D) Breast cancer
E) Cardiac complications
Ans: B, C, E
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Clients with schizophrenia often have a myriad of comorbid chronic health conditions. Obesity, hypertension, and severe cardiac and metabolic complications all are much more prevalent in people with schizophrenia due to higher rates of smoking, poor nutrition, and lack of exercise. Osteoarthritis and breast cancer are not comorbidities associated with schizophrenia.
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