During a Home Visit with a Patient Diagnosed with Schizophrenia

question 13

Multiple Choice

During a home visit with a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia the patient tells the nurse,"I'm going to stop going to the clinic for my fluphenazine decanoate (Prolixin) shots because I think I'm okay now." Which statement represents the best understanding of the effect of the patient's decision on the prognosis?

• A) "So you think you're better now. Let's discuss why you've decided to stop taking your medication."
• B) "Your doctor knows what's best for you. Just look at how well you're feeling now so don't stop taking the medication."
• C) "Our philosophy is to use the least amount of medicine that is needed to treat a problem. Tell me why you think that you are okay now."
• D) "I'm afraid that you'll be sick again very soon if you aren't taking your medication, but you are an adult and entitled to make your own decisions."

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