A client being treated with antipsychotic medication for schizophrenia is overheard telling family that the problem has improved because the new medication is given at a low dose.How should the nurse respond to this client's comment?
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A) Higher potency antipsychotics require lower doses to achieve therapeutic effects, explaining why symptoms can improve with a lower dose. B) Lower doses can effectively control symptoms, especially if the medication has higher potency, without implying that previous medications were ineffective or too strong, just that the current regimen is effective at a lower dose.

A Client Being Treated with Antipsychotic Medication for Schizophrenia Is