The parents of a young adult male who has schizophrenia ask how they can recognize when their son is beginning to relapse. The nurse teaches the family to look for which of the following? Select all that apply.

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Teaching the client and family members to prevent or manage relapse is an essential part of a comprehensive plan of care. This includes providing facts about schizophrenia, identifying the early signs of relapse, and teaching health practices to promote physical and psychological well-being. Early signs of relapse include impaired cause-and-effect reasoning, impaired information processing, poor nutrition, lack of sleep, lack of exercise, fatigue, poor social skills, social isolation, loneliness, interpersonal difficulties, lack of control, irritability, mood swings, ineffective medication management, low self- concept, looking and acting different, hopeless feelings, loss of motivation, anxiety and worry, disinhibition, increased negativity, neglecting appearance, and forgetfulness.

The Parents of a Young Adult Male Who Has Schizophrenia