A 40-year-old client with schizophrenia states, “I don’t hav…
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A 40-yeаr-оld client with schizоphreniа stаtes, "I dоn't have an illness. The medications just make me tired and gain weight." The client has stopped taking antipsychotics twice in the past year and was rehospitalized after each relapse. Even when adherent, the client continues to experience low energy and social withdrawal. The psychiatric-mental health nurse evaluates treatment-related challenges in serious mental illness (SMI).Which statements accurately reflect treatment issues associated with SMI?Select all that apply.