The nurse is preparing a client with schizophrenia for discharge. The nurse asks the client, How are you going to care for yourself at home? The purpose of the nurse's question is to assess the client's

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Insight refers to the client's degree of self-awareness and realistic view of life. It can be severely impaired in schizophrenia. Over time, some clients can learn about the illness, anticipate problems, and seek appropriate assistance as needed. Judgment refers to appropriate decision-making ability and is based on the ability to interpret the environment correctly. At times, lack of judgment is so severe that clients cannot meet their needs for safety and protection and place themselves in harm's way.

The Nurse Is Preparing a Client with Schizophrenia for Discharge