ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING (ADL) 7 B. The client was assisted in remediating his/her deficits for performing ADLs through the use of skill-building groups, token eco nomies, and behavior-shaping programs. C. As specific programs have assisted the client in removing deficits for performing ADLs, his/her ADLs have gradually increased. 10. Educate about Mental Illness and Decompensation (10) A. The client was educated about the expected or common symptoms of his/her mental illness, which may negatively impact basic ADL functioning. B. As his/her symptoms of mental illness were discussed, the client displayed an understanding of how these symptoms may affect his/her ADL functioning. C. The client's poor performance on ADLs was interpreted as an indicator of psychiatric decompensation. D. The client's pattern of poor ADLs and psychiatric decompensation was shared with the client, caregivers, and medical staff. E. The c lient acknowledged his/her poor performance on ADLs as prodromals of his/her psychiatric decompensation, and this was supported during the session. F. The client, caregivers, and medical staff concurred regarding the client's general psychiatric decompens ation. G. The client denied psychiatric decompensation, despite being told that his/her poor performance on ADLs is an indication of psychiatric decompensation. 11. Refer to a Physician (11) A. The client was referred to a physician for an evaluation fo r a prescription of psychotropic medications. B. The client was reinforced for following through on a referral to a physician for an assessment for a prescription of psychotropic medications, but none were prescribed. C. The client has been prescribed ps ychotropic medications. D. The client declined evaluation by a physician for a prescription of psychotropic medications and was redirected to cooperate with this referral. 12. Educate about Psychotropic Medications (12) A. The client was taught about th e indications for and the expected benefits of psychotropic medications. B. As the client's psychotropic medications were reviewed, he/she displayed an understanding about the indications for and expected benefits of the medications. C. The client displa yed a lack of understanding of the indications for and expected benefits of psychotropic medications and was provided with additional information and feedback regarding his/her medications. 13. Monitor Medications (13) A. The client was monitored for com pliance with his/her psychotropic medication regimen. B. The client was provided with positive feedback about his/her regular use of psychotropic medications. C. The client was monitored for the effectiveness and side effects of his/her prescribed medica tions. 