Elena has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. She claims that her neighbours are using an electromagnetic device to beam derogatory thoughts directly into her head, and she is absolutely convinced that her sister has been replaced by an impostor who is monitoring her on behalf of the government. Elena has stopped maintaining her personal hygiene, remains isolated in a darkened bedroom for days, and speaks only in flat, monosyllabic responses with no facial expression or emotional warmth.
In the past, Elena has hidden her oral tablets under her tongue and later discarded them, believing they were tracking devices designed to locate her. Her psychiatric nurse is looking for a biological treatment to stabilise her symptoms.
Discuss one biological treatment that Elena’s psychiatric nurse could use to manage her schizophrenia.
You must make reference to the context in your answer.
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