A nurse is preparing an in-service program for a group of ...

[mynx]

A nurse is preparing an in-service program for a group of psychiatricmental health nurses about schizophrenia. Which of the following would the nurse include as a major reason for relapse?
 
  A) Lack of family support
  B) Accessibility to community resources
  C) Non-adherence to prescribed medications
  D) Stigmatization of mental illness

Question 2

The nurse has a physician's order for haloperidol (Haldol) 10 mg for a severely psychotic client. The client refuses the medication. Which nursing intervention is an appropriate response?
 
  A) Accept the client's decision.
  B) Obtain a discharge order for noncompliance.
  C) Tell the client that he is too sick to refuse.
  D) Restrain the client and give the medication IM.

[kxciann]

Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback: Clients have the right to refuse medication even when they're psychotic. The client cannot be discharged just because he refuses to take his medications. Answer C is not an appropriate response to the situation by the nurse. Restraints are not an appropriate means of getting the client to take the medication.

[mynx]

Correct answers!

[kxciann]

Great! Please up vote