The nurse is caring for a client with schizophrenia. What does the nurse understand about the prevalence of this condition?
A) Schizophrenia affects approximately 3% of the population.
B) Prevalence rates increase when the client is admitted for depression.
C) Prevalence rates are similar across all cultures and ethnicities.
D) Schizophrenia is more likely to develop in individuals residing in rural areas.
C) Prevalence rates are similar across all cultures and ethnicities.
Explanation: A) Schizophrenia affects approximately 1% of the population.
B) Individuals who have been hospitalized more than twice for the treatment of infections have an 80% increased risk of developing schizophrenia. Depression is not directly linked to the prevalence of schizophrenia.
C) Prevalence rates for schizophrenia are similar across all cultures and ethnicities.
D) Schizophrenia is more likely to develop in individuals living in urban areas.
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