The nurse is caring for a patient experiencing a relapse of a schizophrenia spectrum disorder. As the nurse considers the plan of care, which type of nursing intervention will the nurse give priority?

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2. Patients experiencing a relapse of an SSD lack insight into their illness and its manifestations. Because of this, the nurse must implement direct and concrete actions and interventions. Patients experiencing acute relapse are not able to participate in education and disease prevention interventions due to a lack of insight. Family involvement is important to the patient's care; however, this is not the type of nursing intervention that will work best for a patient with schizophrenia who is experiencing relapse.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Experiencing a Relapse