A male client with schizophrenia lives in an assisted-living complex for individuals with mental health disorders.He is tired of the Parkinson-like symptoms he experiences with his antipsychotic medication and therefore stops taking his medication after much discussion with his treatment team.He is progressively withdrawing from reality but is not a safety risk at this point to himself or others.What is the best response of the nurse and treatment team?

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The Patient Self-Determination Act states that individuals who are not in an emergency or safety-threatening situation cannot be coerced,forced,or talked into following a suggested course,such as taking medication against their will.All three remaining options go against the Act.In addition,an involuntary emergency hold in a mental facility is not reasonable because the client is not a threat to himself or others.

A Male Client with Schizophrenia Lives in an Assisted-Living Complex