A nurse is providing services in a day rehabilitation program. A patient in the program who has a diagnosis of schizophrenia is struggling with weight gain from his medications and managing his mental illness
He is also lonely and finds it difficult to relax. Following best practices, what are some topics that would be included in a group education program that could be useful for this patient? Select all that apply.
1. Coping with stress
2. Finding useful employment
3. Learning recovery strategies
4. Using medications effectively
5. Building social support
Answer: 1, 3, 4, 5
Explanation: Nine topics typically covered in the Illness Management and Recovery (IMR) best-practice model include: learning recovery strategies; practical facts about mental illness; stress vulnerability model and treatment strategies; building social support and reducing relapses; using medications effectively; coping with stress; coping with problems and symptoms; meeting one's needs in the mental health service system; addressing drug and alcohol use. Finding employment is not a standard part of this protocol.
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