A client diagnosed with schizophrenia was released from a state mental hospital after 20 years of institutionalization. A nurse should recognize which characteristic that is likely to be exhibited by this client?
A. The client is likely to be compliant with treatment because of institutional dependency.
B. The client is likely to find a variety of community support services to aid in the transition.
C. The client is likely to adjust to the community environment if given sufficient support.
D. The client is likely to be admitted at some time to an acute care unit for psychiatric treatment.
D
Because of the chronic nature of this client's diagnosis and commonly occurring medication noncompliance, the nurse would expect recidivism during the course of the illness.
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