Explain the importance of the medication for recovery

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Assignment:

A client, admitted to the psychiatric unit with a diagnosis of schizophrenia has been refusing medication for the last two days. The course of action appropriate for this client would be:

a. Notify the physician; request that the physician changes the route of medication from oral to intramuscular

b. Explore why the client is refusing and try to explain the importance of the medication for recovery.

c. The client has the right to refuse treatment therefore do not administer the medication and document the client's refusal.

d. Inform the client that they might be restrained if they continue to refuse the medication.

Reference no: EM133289973

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