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    ATI Remediation Proctored Exam 3 (Mental and Med Surg)

    A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia with an exacerbation of hallucinations. The client states, "I do not understand why the hallucinations have come back." The nurse should explain that which of the following is the reason for the exacerbation of hallucinations?

    Explanation & Rationale

    Rationale:A. Boundaries refer to maintaining professional limits in the nurse-client relationship, which is not directly related to the cause of hallucination exacerbation.B. Relapse is the return of symptoms after a period of improvement, which is a common explanation for the recurrence of hallucinations in a client with schizophrenia.C. The SE model (Social Ecological Model) is a framework for understanding the various levels of influence on health behaviors and is not a direct cause of hallucinations.D. Stigma refers to the negative attitudes and beliefs about mental illness, which can affect a client’s self-perception but is not a direct cause of symptom exacerbation.

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