A patient with schizophrenia has been stable in the community for 6 weeks.Today the patient's spouse calls the nurse to report the patient's thinking is disorganized.The nurse makes a home visit and learns the patient is willing to take medication but forgot to have the prescription refilled.The nurse arranges a refill.Select the best outcome to add to the plan of care.

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The nurse should use the patient's support system to meet patient needs whenever possible.Delivery of medication by the nurse should be unnecessary for the nurse to do if patient or a significant other can be responsible.The patient may not need more intensive follow-up as long as medication is taken as prescribed.No patient issues except failure to obtain medication refill were identified.

A Patient with Schizophrenia Has Been Stable in the Community