During a home visit, the client tells the nurse she’s not taking prescribed doses of haloperidol (Haldol) because she’s tired of bothering with it and doesn’t need it. The nurse’s best action is to:

Explain the negative effects of skipping the medication. Consult with the physician about changing the medication to haloperidol decanoate (Haldol Decanoate) injections.Have the client’s family begin commitment procedures so that her medication regimen can be supervised more closely.Refer the client to a partial hospitalization program so that she can participate regularly in group therapy sessions.

Explanation.

Consult with the physician about changing the medication to haloperidol decanoate (Haldol Decanoate) injections.