A 32 years old female worker presenting pain in her left upper-extremity for seven months. her left hand became paler and cold when the temperature decreased and the symptoms could not be eased through rest, physioterapy and medication. she was diagnosed with thoratic outlet syndrome.

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?