Mrs. smithers, an 83-year-old established patient, is in today for follow-up after falling and breaking her arm 2 weeks ago. her daughter is with her and insists on going back to the exam room. during the patient interview, you notice that each time you ask mrs. smithers a question her daughter answers before she is able to. how should you handle this situation?

You are caring for a 52-year- old woman who has been prescribed a major antipsychotic (neuroleptic) agent. after explaining the potential side effect, the client refuses to take the medication. how would you feel about taking a major antipsychotic (neuroleptic) agent, realizing the many side effects that these medications can cause? for psychoactive medications to be effective, client adherence is essential. how would you respond to a client who continually fails to follow his or her medication regimen?