A nurse at the mental health clinic plans a series of psychoeducational groups for persons newly diagnosed with schizophrenia. Which two topics take priority?
a. "The importance of taking your medication correctly"
b. "How to complete an application for employment"
c. "How to dress when attending community events"
d. "How to give and receive compliments"
e. "Ways to quit smoking"
ANS: A, E
Stabilization is maximized by adherence to the antipsychotic medication regimen. Because so many persons with schizophrenia smoke cigarettes, this topic relates directly to the patients' physiological well-being. The other topics are also important but are not priority topics.
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