A nurse is caring for a client who has been newly diagnosed with schizophrenia. Which of the following findings is true regarding this disorder?

Choice A rationale Schizophrenia diagnosis commonly occurs in late adolescence or early adulthood, typically between the ages of 15 and 30 years. Diagnosis under the age of 12 is rare, often referred to as childhood-onset schizophrenia, and represents a very small percentage of cases. Choice B rationale People diagnosed with schizophrenia are not inherently more violent than others. While a small subset with untreated severe symptoms may exhibit aggression, the vast majority are not violent. Stigmatizing individuals with schizophrenia as violent is a harmful misconception. Choice C rationale Research consistently indicates that biologically female clients are typically diagnosed with schizophrenia later than biologically male clients. The peak age of onset for males is usually in the late teens to early twenties, whereas for females, it is generally in the late twenties to early thirties. Choice D rationale Biologically male clients are typically diagnosed with schizophrenia earlier than biologically female clients. This observed difference in onset age suggests potential variations in neurodevelopmental processes or hormonal influences that may contribute to the expression of the disorder.