Combative with residents despite other interventions

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Mary is receiving an antipsychotic medication for dementia-related psychosis because she was combative with other residents despite other interventions tried by staff. After the last dose reduction, her behavioral symptoms returned. The team has decided that another reduction is clinically contraindicated. What should they do next.

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