A psychiatric client has been stabilized and is to be discharged. The nurse will recognize client insight and behavioral change by which of the following client statements?
A.
"When I get home, I will need to take my medicines and call my therapist if I have any side effects or begin to hear voices."
B.
"If I have any side effects from my medicines, I will take an extra dose of Cogentin."
C.
"When I get home, I should be able to taper myself off the Haldol because the voices are gone now."
D.
"As soon as I leave here, I’m throwing away my medicines. I never thought I needed them anyway."
Suggested Answer:A🗳️
(A) The client verbalizes that he is responsible for compliance and keeping the treatment team member informed of progress. This behavior puts him at the lowest risk for relapse. (B) Noncompliance is a major cause of relapse. This statement reflects lack of responsibility for his own health maintenance. (C) This statement reflects lack of insight into the importance of compliance. (D) This statement reflects no insight into his illness or his responsibility in health maintenance.
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