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?

B Illness anxiety disorder (formerly known as hypochondriasis) is a mental health condition characterized by excessive worry or fear about having a serious illness, despite having little or no medical evidence to support the presence of the illness.

A. The focus in somatic symptom disorder is on the physical symptoms themselves rather than the fear of having a serious illness.

C. Individuals with factitious disorder may feign symptoms, manipulate test results, or induce illness in themselves to gain attention or care from healthcare providers.

D. The primary characteristic of functional neurological symptom disorder is the presence of neurological symptoms rather than excessive fear of illness or body checking behaviors.

D. This promotes accountability by involving an identified support person in the client's exercise plan. Sharing the exercise log with a support person creates a sense of responsibility and encouragement for the client to adhere to their exercise regimen. Knowing that someone else will review their progress can motivate the client to stay committed to their goals and maintain consistency in their exercise routine.

A. Setting a specific duration for daily exercise is a good goal-setting strategy. However, it does not inherently provide a mechanism for accountability. The client may not feel as motivated to adhere to the exercise plan consistently.

B. This option involves client engagement and preference, which is important for promoting adherence to an exercise routine. However, it does not directly address accountability.

C. Setting a specific timeframe for daily exercise is another goal-setting strategy, but without mechanisms for accountability, the client may struggle to maintain consistency.