A nursing intervention for a child taking antipsychotic medications is:
1. Monitoring vital signs.
2. Monitoring for Metabolic Syndrome.
3. Education on the medication's side effects.
4. All of the above should be done.
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1. Vital signs should be monitored because some antipsychotic medications can cause allergic reactions.
2. Monitoring for Metabolic Syndrome should be done because it is a side effect of antipsychotic medications in children.
3. Any medication being taken should be accompanied with education so that the parents understand the full effects on their child.
4. Each intervention is an important feature for a child taking an antipsychotic medication.
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