When a Client Is Diagnosed with Schizophrenia and Asks What

question 12

Multiple Choice

When a client is diagnosed with schizophrenia and asks what could have caused the disorder,the statements that could serve as a basis for answering include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Schizophrenia may be related to abnormal cerebral structure.
• B) Schizophrenia is inherited as an autosomal recessive gene defect.
• C) Schizophrenia often develops in the absence of family psychopathology.
• D) Chronic prolonged stress may contribute to development of schizophrenia.
• E) Symptoms of schizophrenia may be associated with smoking.

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