The parent of a young adult who has schizophrenia is concerned that the patient spits out pills that are given. The nurse will suggest contacting the patient's provider to discuss which intervention?
a. Changing to a liquid form of the mediation
b. Providing a home health nurse to supervise medication administration
c. Teaching the patient the importance of taking the medication
d. Weekly intramuscular injections of the medication
ANS: A
Noncompliance is common with antipsychotic medications. If patients spit out or hide pills, a liquid form can be used. A home health nurse is costly and unnecessary. Teaching the patient the importance of the medication is essential, but not always effective if the patient does not want to comply. Weekly intramuscular injections may be used if using the liquid form is not effective.
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