Client Teaching Is Important When Antipsychotics Are Taken After Discharge

question 3

Multiple Choice

Client teaching is important when antipsychotics are taken after discharge from the hospital. Nursing instruction should include giving which information to the client and family?

• A) Therapeutic effect should occur in 2 to 3 days with maximum effect in 1 week.
• B) The drugs should not be discontinued without consulting a healthcare provider.
• C) Taking barbiturates in small dosages with the drug is usually permissible.
• D) Rapid change in position has little effect on dizziness or blood pressure.

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