Audrey reviews her daily patient census and notices that there is a patient who has schizophrenia and has just been diagnosed with testicular cancer. His having these ________________________ disorders causes Audrey be concerned and thus to prioritize this patient.

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Co-occurring disorders refer to the presence of two or more disorders in a patient at the same time. In this case, the patient has both schizophrenia and testicular cancer, making "co-occurring" the correct term to describe these simultaneous health issues.

Audrey Reviews Her Daily Patient Census and Notices That There