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86. A community health nurse is caring for a patient with a chronic mental illness who is struggling with medication adherence due to paranoia. What clinical nursing intervention is most appropriate?

A. Force medication administration
B. Establish trust, educate on the importance of medication, explore alternative formulations (e.g., long-acting injectables), and involve family in medication management if appropriate
C. Stop all medication
D. Tell them their paranoia is not real

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  • Force medication administration
  • Establish trust, educate on the importance of medication, explore alternative formulations (e.g., long-acting injectables), and involve family in medication management if appropriate
  • Stop all medication
  • Tell them their paranoia is not real

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