The nurse is instructing a client on the medication risperidone? (Risperdal). What should be included in this? teaching?
A. Do not use alcohol while on this medication.
B. Watch for abnormal bruising, bleeding of the gums, blood in the feces, or any other abnormal bleeding.
C. Do not eat grapefruit or take grapefruit juice while on this medication.
D. Monitor for extreme thirst, hunger with weight loss, and increased urination.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale A: The use of alcohol can cause additive CNS depression.
Rationale B: Risperidone does not cause agranulocytosis.
Rationale C: There is no indication that risperidone reacts adversely with grapefruit.
Rationale D: There is no indication that this medication causes diabetes.
Global Rationale: The use of alcohol can cause additive CNS depression. Risperidone does not cause agranulocytosis. There is no indication that risperidone reacts adversely with grapefruit or causes diabetes.
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