A nursing intervention designed to help a schizophrenic client manage relapse is to
A. schedule the client to attend group therapy.
B. teach the client and family about behaviors associated with relapse.
C. remind the client of the need to return for periodic blood draws.
D. help the client and family adapt to the stigma of chronic mental illness.
Ans: B. teach the client and family about behaviors associated with relapse.
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