A patient with chronic schizophrenia had a stroke involving the hippocampus.The patient will be discharged on low doses of haloperidol.The nurse will need to individualize the patient's medication teaching by:
A) Including the patient's caregiver in the education
B) Being careful to stress the importance of taking the medication as prescribed
C) Providing the education at a time when the patient is emotionally calm and relaxed
D) Encouraging the patient to crush or dissolve the medication to help with swallowing
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