An adult client has chronic schizophrenia and is functioning at Allen Cognitive Level 4 (Goal-Directed Actions). The client currently resides in a group home. One of the intervention goals is for the client to participate in meal preparation activities with other residents. What preparation should the OTR make in advance of the group to support the client's success during this activity?

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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?

Anurse is preventing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for paroxetine. the nurse should instruct the client to monitor for which of the following adverse effects? a. peripheral edema b. alopecia c. tinnitus d. drowsiness