A patient with schizophrenia is medication compliant and has well-controlled symptoms.He has,however,never been successful in holding a job because of poor social skills and lack of understanding of basic job skills.The nurse case manager should consider referring the patient:

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Psychosocial rehabilitation helps patients readjust to community living by promoting development of necessary skills.Social skills training and job skills training programs are usually available.The patient does not need the more intensive services found in a day hospital.Cognitive therapy will not offer the needed community living skills training.Assertiveness training is only a small portion of the community living skills the patient needs.

A Patient with Schizophrenia Is Medication Compliant and Has Well-Controlled