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