The relapse of a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia is related to medication nonadherence. The patient is hospitalized for 5 days, medication is restarted, and the patient's thoughts are now more organized. The patient's family members are upset and say, "It's too soon for discharge. Hospitalization is needed for at least a month." The nurse should:

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Patients no longer stay in a hospital until all evidence of a symptom disappears. The nurse must assume responsibility to advocate for the patient's right to the least restrictive setting as soon as the symptoms are under control and for the right of citizens to control health care costs. The health care provider will use the same rationale. Shifting blame will not change the discharge. Calling security is unnecessary. The nurse can handle this matter.

The Relapse of a Patient Diagnosed with Schizophrenia Is Related