A Nurse Provides Teaching for a Patient About to Begin

question 14

Multiple Choice

A nurse provides teaching for a patient about to begin taking a first-generation antipsychotic drug for schizophrenia. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching about side effects of these drugs?

• A) "Anticholinergic effects are uncommon with this medication."
• B) "I may experience gynecomastia and galactorrhea."
• C) "I may feel lightheaded or dizzy and should sit or lie down if this occurs."
• D) "Sedation may occur initially, but will subside in 1 to 2 weeks."

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