The Relapse of a Patient with Schizophrenia Is Related to Medication

question 3

Multiple Choice

The relapse of a patient with schizophrenia is related to medication noncompliance.The patient is hospitalized for 5 days,medication is restarted,and the patient's thoughts are now more organized.The patient's family members are upset and say,"It's too soon about the patient being scheduled for discharge.Hospitalization is needed for at least a month." The nurse should:

• A)call the psychiatrist to come explain the discharge rationale.
• B)explain that health insurance will not pay for a longer stay for the patient.
• C)call security to handle the disturbance and escort the family off the unit.
• D)explain that the patient will continue to improve if medication is taken regularly.

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