A nurse works with a patient with paranoid schizophrenia regarding the importance of medication management.The patient repeatedly says,"I don't like taking pills." Family members say they feel helpless to foster compliance.Which treatment strategy should the nurse discuss with the health care provider?

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Medications such as fluphenazine decanoate and haloperidol decanoate are long-acting forms of antipsychotic medications.They are administered by depot injection every 2 to 4 weeks,thus reducing daily opportunities for noncompliance.The other options do not address the patient's dislike of taking pills.

A Nurse Works with a Patient with Paranoid Schizophrenia Regarding