Select the outcomes most appropriate for a patient in the third (maintenance) phase of treatment for schizophrenia. "The patient will _________.". Select all that apply
a. take all medications as ordered
b. maintain a regular sleep pattern
c. use alcohol and caffeine as desired
d. participate in a support group
e. express satisfaction with his life
f. stabilize on his medications
B, D, E
The third or maintenance phase of schizophrenia treatment focuses maintaining achievements, preventing relapse, and achieving a satisfying quality of life. Behaviors associated with achievement of these objectives include maintaining a regular sleep pattern (prevents relapse), participating in support groups (prevents relapse), and expressing satisfaction with one's life (indicates satisfaction with quality of life). Achieving medication adherence is a focus of the second (stabilization) phase of treatment, and stabilizing a patient on his medications would be a focus of the first (acute) phase of treatment, which focuses on basic safety and medical stabilization. Using alcohol or caffeine in excess would increase the risk of relapse.
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