A Patient Diagnosed with Schizophrenia Has Been Stable in the Community

question 22

Multiple Choice

A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia has been stable in the community. Today, the spouse reports the patient is expressing delusional thoughts. The patient says, "I'm willing to take my medicine, but I forgot to get my prescription refilled." Which outcome should the nurse add to the plan of care?

• A) Nurse will obtain prescription refills every 90 days and deliver them to the patient.
• B) Patient's spouse will mark dates for prescription refills on the family calendar.
• C) Patient will report to the hospital for medication follow-up every week.
• D) Patient will call the nurse weekly to discuss medication-related issues.

Understand the role and impact of early American political parties and movements on national politics.

Analyze the causes, progress, and consequences of key political realignments and reforms in American history.

Examine the ideological and political differences between major American political parties in the 19th century.

Identify the events and legislation that escalated tensions leading to the Civil War.

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Definitions:

Vague Sense

A feeling or perception that is not clearly defined or is indistinct in nature.

Threat

A perceived danger or harmful event, either physical or psychological, real or imagined.

Sociocultural

Relating to the combined influence of social and cultural factors on an individual or group's behavior and attitudes.

Psychodynamic

A psychological method focusing on the detailed examination of the underlying psychological dynamics influencing human actions, emotions, and sentiments, and their connection to early life experiences.