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A client who was diagnosed with undifferentiated schizophrenia 8 years ago is admitted to a unit because of increasingly severe mood swings. His diagnosis is changed to schizoaffective disorder. He asks the nurse, 'So now what? My friend is the 'I have to be the...' What is the best response by the nurse?

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Rationale: Providing a clear, concise explanation of schizoaffective disorder helps the client understand the change in diagnosis and its implications, addressing his question directly.

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