The nurse is interviewing a client diagnosed with a mental illness. The nurse determines that the client is experiencing label avoidance when the client makes what statement?

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Label avoidance involves an individual not seeking treatment so as not to be labeled as mentally ill. The statement about not really needing to see anyone suggests label avoidance. The statements about being the cause of the illness, not being able to function in the world, and being as crazy as everyone says reflect self-stigma, the internalization of negative stereotypes by individuals with mental illness.

The Nurse Is Interviewing a Client Diagnosed with a Mental