The major cause of relapse and repeated hospitalizations for clients with persistent and severe mental illness living in the community is:
A) Homelessness
B) Lack of family support
C) Medication noncompliance
D) Suicide attempts
C
Feedback: Medication noncompliance produces an exacerbation of symptoms that often leads to inpatient hospitalization. Homelessness, lack of family support, and suicide attempts are not major causes for relapse and repeated hospitalizations.
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