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A nurse is administering risperidone to a client who has schizophrenia.
For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor?.

Increased triglyceride level.

Weight loss.

Elevated blood pressure.

Decreased blood glucose level.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

Choice A rationale:

Risperidone can indeed increase triglyceride levels. The nurse should monitor this.

Choice B rationale:

Risperidone is more likely to cause weight gain, not weight loss. This is not a common adverse effect.

Choice C rationale:

Risperidone does not typically elevate blood pressure. This is not a common adverse effect.

Choice D rationale:

Risperidone does not typically decrease blood glucose levels. This is not a common adverse effect.

So, the correct answer is A, after analyzing all choices.

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Correct Answer is ["3"]

Explanation

Step 1 is to determine the total amount of medication needed, which is 750 mg. Step 2 is to convert the medication needed into mL using the medication’s concentration. So, 750 mg ÷ (250 mg/5 mL) = 15 mL.

So, the correct answer is 15 mL.

A. Limit fluid intake to 800 ounces per day while taking this medication. B. Take the medication on an empty stomach. C. Wait up to 3 weeks to see the full effects of the medication. D. Follow a low-sodium diet.

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Choice A rationale:

The client should maintain a normal fluid intake while taking lithium, not limit it to 800 ounces per day.

Choice B rationale:

Lithium can be taken with or without food. This instruction is not necessary.

Choice C rationale:

It can indeed take up to 3 weeks to see the full effects of lithium. This is a correct instruction.

Choice D rationale:

The client should maintain a normal sodium diet while taking lithium, not a low-sodium diet.

So, the correct answer is C, after analyzing all choices.

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A nurse is administering risperidone to a client who has schizophrenia.
For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor?.