The nurse is caring for a client who has experienced readmission to the behavioral health unit for an exacerbation of schizophrenia. Which assessment question, asked by the nurse, identifies a possible cause for the return?
A) "Do you take a generic form of your medications?"
B) "When was your last dose of medication?"
C) "Are you having any side effects of the medication?"
D) "Can you afford to purchase your medication?"
B
Feedback:
The nurse is correct to identify that noncompliance with drug therapy is the leading cause of the return of disease symptoms and the need for short-term hospitalization. Asking when the client's last dose of medication was opens communication for when the medication was last administered. If it was not at the prescribed time, the conversation allows the nurse to probe why. Taking a generic medication does not change the effectiveness. Asking if the client can afford the medication or if the medication causes side effects does not directly address the question of noncompliance.
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