An Atypical Antipsychotic Has Been Prescribed for an Elderly Patient

question 29

Multiple Choice

An atypical antipsychotic has been prescribed for an elderly patient.The nurse developing the patient's care plan includes:

• A) Scheduling weekly WBC counts
• B) Teaching about a tyramine-free diet
• C) Requesting that a daily laxative be included
• D) Teaching fall prevention strategies to both the patient and family

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