The nurse is providing discharge instructions to the client being prescribed antipsychotic medications. Which discharge instruction will be included? Select all that apply

Question

A) Stop the medication for any side effects.
B) Double the next dose if you forget one dose.
C) Talk to the physician before purchasing herbal medications.
D) Take all antipsychotic medications as directed.
E) Notify the physician if you have hypertension or severe muscle stiffness.

Answer 1

C, D, E
Feedback:
When providing discharge instructions to a client prescribed antipsychotic medications, it is important to include to consult the physician before purchasing herbal medications, take all medications as directed, and notify the physician for any side effects including a high fever, increased confusion, dyspnea, tachycardia, hypertension, severe muscle weakness, or loss of bladder control. The client should not abruptly stop medications or double the dosage at any time.