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A client who is homeless is diagnosed with schizophrenia and admitted on an involuntary basis to e mental health hospital 4 days ago. The client stopped taking prescribed antipsychotic drugs approximately one month ago. Since hospitalization the client continues to have poor judgment and refuses all medications. What action should the nurse take?

a. Administer a long acting antipsychotic medication so that the client can be discharged to a shelter.
b. Administer Benzodiazepam, provide to shelter
c. Assess pt. for witdrawals

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pandamille

Hi !

What action should the nurse take?

Answer:

Administer a long acting antipsychotic medication so that the client can be discharged to a shelter.
A Admjster a long acting antipsychotic medication
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