title: Management of the schizophrenic patient on the medical-surgical unit.
abstract: In this two-part series the management of patients diagnosed with schizophrenia on the medical-surgical unit is discussed. In Part I, the symptoms, etiology, and biological treatment of the illness are examined. In Part II, to be published next issue, the role of the nurse in managing symptoms and the unit environment and ensuring patient advocacy are discussed.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Favro
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006757:Hospital Units; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing*
chemical_list: D014150:Antipsychotic Agents