A Client Diagnosed with Schizophrenia Is Hospitalized Owing to an Exacerbation

question 13

Multiple Choice

A client diagnosed with schizophrenia is hospitalized owing to an exacerbation of psychosis related to nonadherence with antipsychotic medications. Which level of care does the client's hospitalization reflect?

• A) Primary prevention level of care
• B) Secondary prevention level of care
• C) Tertiary prevention level of care
• D) Case management level of care

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological concept involving the discomfort experienced when holding conflicting beliefs or attitudes, leading to an alteration in one or more of these beliefs to reduce the discomfort.

Counterattitudinal Behaviour

Engaging in behaviors that are contrary to one's personal beliefs or attitudes.

Persuasive Communications

Messages designed to influence the attitudes or behaviors of others through the use of argument, information, or appeals.

Two-sided Argument

A form of argument that presents both favorable and unfavorable information about a particular subject to achieve a more balanced perspective.