The nurse is reviewing the plan of care with a client who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. The client is not compliant with the medications he has been placed on for treatment of his illness
Which of the following is the most appropriate response by the nurse in order to modify the plan of care? 1. "I am going to tell the doctor you have not been taking your medication and she will be upset with you."
2. "Why would you stop taking your medications? That is stupid."
3. "Tell me what is going on with your medications."
4. "Does your family know you stopped taking your medication?"
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Rationale: In order to modify the client's plan of care, the nurse must first find out why the client stopped taking the prescribed medications. The nurse will notify the doctor but it is inappropriate to tell the client that the doctor will be upset. Asking about the client's family knowledge is important but not the priority. Telling the client he is stupid is inappropriate and not therapeutic.
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