Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing 8th Edition by Mary Townsend

Exercise 2

John, who was hospitalized with alcohol intoxication and violent behavior, is sitting in the dayroom watching TV with the other clients when the nurse approaches with his 5 p.m. dose of haloperidol. John says, "I feel in control now. I don't need any drugs." The nurse's best response is based on which of the following statements?
a. John must have the medication, or he will become violent.
b. John knows that if he will not take the medication orally, he will be restrained and given an intramuscular injection.
c. John has the right to refuse the medication provided there is no immediate danger to self or others.
d. John must take the medication at this time in order to maintain adequate blood levels.