A client, age 45, who has schizophrenia was admitted to the hospital 1 month after his last hos-pitalization
He demonstrates psychotic behaviors. He lives alone and has not taken the oral haloperidol (Haldol) that was prescribed. Which intervention would promote medication compliance?
1. Instructing the client to have friends monitor his medications
2. Begin administration of haloperidol (Haldol) decanoate
3. Writing instructions in detail for the client to follow
4. Changing haloperidol to an atypical antipsychotic
ANS: 2
Haloperidol decanoate is a depot medication, given IM every 2 to 4 weeks. 1. It is unknown whether the client has a support system. 3. The client probably received education, including written instructions prior to discharge. 4. This action would not necessarily improve compliance.
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