A Patient Taking Risperidone (Risperdal) for Schizophrenia Is Experiencing Signs

question 26

Multiple Choice

A patient taking risperidone (Risperdal) for schizophrenia is experiencing signs of hypotension with certain activities since starting this medication. What should the nurse teach the patient?

• A) Avoid being outside in the heat of the day.
• B) Avoid hot baths or hot showers.
• C) Avoid vitamin C-containing preparations.
• D) Change positions slowly, especially from lying or sitting to standing.
• E) Take frequent naps during the day.

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