A client with schizophrenia is receiving depot injections of Haldol Decanoate (haloperidol decanoate). The client should be told to return for his next injection in:
A. 1 week
B. 2 weeks
C. 4 weeks
D. 6 weeks
Correct Answer: C. 4 weeks
Option C: Haldol decanoate is indicated for the maintenance treatment of schizophrenia. Depot injections of Haldol are administered monthly or every 4 weeks.
Options A and B: The medication is still in the client’s system.
Option D: The medication has been eliminated from the client’s system, which allows the symptoms of schizophrenia to return.