A Patient with Schizophrenia Has Just Been Assigned to Hospice

question 21

Multiple Choice

A patient with schizophrenia has just been assigned to hospice care. When contacting the health care provider for medication on admission of the patient to hospice, what orders should the nurse request in addition to medication for pain control?

• A) Antipsychotic medication should be continued at the same dosage.
• B) Antipsychotic medication should be immediately discontinued.
• C) Antipsychotic medication dosage should be increased.
• D) Antipsychotic medication should be discontinued after one to two weeks in hospice.

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