During a home visit with a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia the patient tells the nurse,"I'm going to stop going to the clinic for my fluphenazine decanoate (Prolixin) shots because I think I'm okay now." Which statement represents the best understanding of the effect of the patient's decision on the prognosis?
A) "So you think you're better now. Let's discuss why you've decided to stop taking your medication."
B) "Your doctor knows what's best for you. Just look at how well you're feeling now so don't stop taking the medication."
C) "Our philosophy is to use the least amount of medicine that is needed to treat a problem. Tell me why you think that you are okay now."
D) "I'm afraid that you'll be sick again very soon if you aren't taking your medication, but you are an adult and entitled to make your own decisions."
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