Correctional facility cares for a client with schizophrenia


Question: A nurse in a correctional facility cares for a client with schizophrenia and violent paranoia. The client refuses to take the prescribed medications. The client has refused the medication for three days. How should the nurse proceed? Select all that apply A- Obtain a court order for involuntary medication administration. B- Enlist the help of the guards to force medications. C- Refer the client's case to the health care provider and internal medical review. D- Initiate forced medication administration procedures. E- Ensure the safety of the client and other prisoners. F- Continue to monitor the client's psychotic symptoms following medication refusal.

 

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