The nurse understands the need to use appropriate language to help address public stigma surrounding mental health issues. Which statement best reflects this understanding?

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One way to reduce public stigma is to use non-stigmatizing language. Rather than referring to the client as schizophrenic or bipolar, it is more appropriate to say "the client diagnosed with schizophrenia" or "the client diagnosed with bipolar disorder." Terms such as maniac and psycho reinforce the negative images of mental illness.

The Nurse Understands the Need to Use Appropriate Language to Help