A client who is diagnosed with schizophrenia, paranoid type, tells the nurse, "I will take these antipsychotic medications to help alleviate the voices. I will not take these antipsychotic medications because of the weight gain." This client is exhibiting:

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The client is showing decisional conflict by expressing a desire to take medication to alleviate symptoms but also expressing reluctance due to potential side effects like weight gain. This indicates a struggle in making a decision rather than outright noncompliance, magical thinking, or body image disturbance.

A Client Who Is Diagnosed with Schizophrenia, Paranoid Type, Tells