A patient with schizophrenia has been stable in the community for 6 weeks. Today the patient's spouse calls the nurse to report the patient's thinking is disorganized
The nurse makes a home visit and learns the patient is willing to take medication but forgot to have the prescription refilled. The nurse arranges a refill. Select the best outcome to add to the plan of care. a. The patient's spouse will mark dates for prescription refills on the family calendar.
b. The nurse will obtain prescription refills every 90 days and deliver to the patient.
c. The patient will call the nurse weekly to discuss medication-related issues.
d. The patient will report to the clinic for medication follow-up every week.
A
The nurse should use the patient's support system to meet patient needs whenever possible. Delivery of medication by the nurse should be unnecessary for the nurse to do if patient or a significant other can be responsible. The patient may not need more intensive follow-up as long as medication is taken as prescribed. No patient issues except failure to obtain medication refill were identified.
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