The parent of a child with schizophrenia tearfully asks the nurse,"What could I have done differently to prevent this illness?" Select the nurse's best response.
A) "Although schizophrenia results from impaired family relationships,try not to feel guilty.No one can predict how a child will respond to parental guidance."
B) "Schizophrenia is a biological illness resulting from changes in how the brain and nervous system function.You are not to blame for your child's illness."
C) "There is still hope.Changing your parenting style can help your child learn to cope effectively with the environment."
D) "Most mental illnesses result from genetic inheritance.Your genes are more at fault than your parenting."
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