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A Patient Diagnosed with Schizophrenia Has Been Stable in the Community

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A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia has been stable in the community. Today, the spouse reports the patient is expressing delusional thoughts. The patient says, "I'm willing to take my medicine, but I forgot to get my prescription refilled." Which outcome should the nurse add to the plan of care?

A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia has been stable in the community. Today, the spouse reports the patient is expressing delusional thoughts. The patient says, "I'm willing to take my medicine, but I forgot to get my prescription refilled." Which outcome should the nurse add to the plan of care?


A) Nurse will obtain prescription refills every 90 days and deliver them to the patient.
B) Patient's spouse will mark dates for prescription refills on the family calendar.
C) Patient will report to the hospital for medication follow-up every week.
D) Patient will call the nurse weekly to discuss medication-related issues.

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