Which of the Following Is the Leading Cause of Return

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the leading cause of return of disease symptoms and the need for short-term hospitalization in clients diagnosed with schizophrenia?

• A) Cost of drug therapy
• B) Availability of drug therapy
• C) Noncompliance
• D) Stigma associated with disease

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Definitions:

Contact Comfort

The concept in developmental psychology that physical and emotional comfort derived from touching or clinging to something soft and warm, especially significant in the bonding between parents and infants.

Mother Substitutes

Alternative caregivers that provide nurturing and care in the absence or supplementation to a biological mother.

Secure Base

A concept in attachment theory referring to the role of caregivers in providing a sense of security for children, allowing them to explore the world.

Safety

The condition of being protected from or unlikely to cause danger, risk, or injury.