A 6-year-old child is brought into the healthcare facility by his family with complaints that he appears to be very sad, depressed, and exhibiting a drastic change in personal appearance
The healthcare provider diagnoses the child with childhood schizophrenia. What nursing considerations should be kept in mind when caring for such a client? A) Encourage supportive counseling for the family.
B) Encourage hospitalization over home care.
C) Talk to the client rather than listening.
D) Stop medications when symptoms disappear.
A
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Supportive counseling must be provided for the family. Home care with respite care, medical assistance, and social service assistance is preferred to hospitalization. Listening is more effective than talking to children about sadness or depression. When symptoms disappear or diminish, it is an indication that medical management is effective; however, it is not an indication to discontinue medications. The nurse should encourage the client and the caregivers to maintain the regimen of medications. These clients require frequent monitoring to ensure medication compliance.
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