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186. A community health nurse is caring for a patient with a chronic mental illness who is experiencing medication side effects and is considering stopping treatment. What clinical nursing intervention is most appropriate?

A. Tell them to stop medication immediately
B. Assess side effects, educate on management strategies, discuss alternative medications with the physician, and provide support to maintain adherence
C. Tell them to ignore side effects
D. Only focus on the diagnosis

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  • Tell them to stop medication immediately
  • Assess side effects, educate on management strategies, discuss alternative medications with the physician, and provide support to maintain adherence
  • Tell them to ignore side effects
  • Only focus on the diagnosis

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