The nurse caring for clients in the psychiatric unit provides Invega (paliperidone) to one of the clients. The nurse recognizes this medication is effective by which of the following observations?

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Invega (paliperidone) is an antipsychotic medication used to treat symptoms of schizophrenia, such as hallucinations. The cessation of auditory hallucinations, like the voices in the client's head stopping, indicates the medication's effectiveness.

The Nurse Caring for Clients in the Psychiatric Unit Provides