A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia has been stable for a year; however, the family now reports the patient is tense, sleeps 3 to 4 hours per night, and has difficulty concentrating. The patient says, "My computer is sending out infected radiation beams." The nurse assesses this information as an indication of which of the following?

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The symptoms described, such as tension, reduced sleep, difficulty concentrating, and delusional thinking, suggest a relapse of schizophrenia rather than chronic deterioration or medication noncompliance.

A Patient Diagnosed with Schizophrenia Has Been Stable for a Year;