Which of the following interventions will increase the client's likelihood of complying with taking psychotropic medications?
1. Give family members information about the client's medication.
2. Encourage the client to take all medication at the same time.
3. Give the client a pamphlet explaining the positive effects of psychotropic medication.
4. Encourage the client to use measures to manage side effects.
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Rationale: Encouraging the client to use measures to manage side effects increases the potential for the client to cope with side effects, therefore, increasing compliance. The nurse should help the client develop a schedule for taking medication which will provide the most therapeutic response. Not all medication should be taken at the same time. The nurse should provide instruction and information about the client's medication to a family member or caretaker, validation of the client's understanding is needed to facilitate compliance. Providing the client with a pamphlet does not ensure the client understands the information provided. Validation of understanding is needed to facilitate compliance.
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