Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 89%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a comorbidity to this condition?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
The correct answer is D: Diabetes mellitus. Schizophrenia is associated with an increased risk of metabolic disorders like diabetes due to factors such as poor diet, sedentary lifestyle, and antipsychotic medication side effects. Cancer (A), osteoarthritis (B), and Alzheimer's disease (C) are not typically recognized as comorbidities of schizophrenia. These conditions may coexist with schizophrenia in some cases, but they are not directly linked to the disorder's pathophysiology.