Involuntary consumer on the acute mental health unit


Problem: Tina is a compulsory/involuntary consumer on the acute mental health unit. Tina is prescribed the oral antipsychotic paliperidone and is upset because she doesn't think there is a need for her to take it. She refuses to take the medication. You respond by saying: Question 1 options: a) "Unfortunately you are a compulsory consumer on this unit; you are not able to refuse your medication. If you don't take it, I'm going to give it to you in a needle"; b) "It's ok. You don't have to have your medication today. I will tell the doctor you don't want to take it"; c) "You seem really upset Tina. Could we talk about your reasons for not wanting to take your medication? d) "You're obviously upset Tina. This is an anxiety medication that is used to help people calm down when they are very upset"

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