ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Exam II Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who is taking risperidone. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Avoid becoming overheated while taking this medication. Risperidone can impair the body's ability to regulate temperature, leading to overheating. This can result in heat exhaustion or heat stroke.
Therefore, advising the client to avoid becoming overheated is crucial to prevent potential serious complications.
Explanation for other choices:
A: Incorrect. Risperidone is not known to directly increase blood pressure.
B: Incorrect. Flu-like symptoms are not a common adverse effect of risperidone.
D: Incorrect. Muscle twitches are not a common side effect of risperidone.
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