Patient Teaching for Individuals Taking Risperidone Should Include What Interventions

question 28

Multiple Choice

Patient teaching for individuals taking risperidone should include what interventions? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Measures to prevent episodes of orthostatic hypotension
• B) Strategies to maintain fluid and electrolyte balance
• C) Information on the importance of monthly WBC count monitoring
• D) Dietary management to avoid weight gain
• E) Self-monitoring for facial tics

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