The nurse recognizes that the client with schizophrenia often stops taking her medication secondary to side effects. To prevent this from occurring, what should the nurse plan to teach the client?
1. Take an over-the-counter analgesic as needed for headaches.
2. Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight and wear sunscreen.
3. Dress lightly to keep from getting too warm.
4. Eat a high-calorie, high-protein diet to avoid weight loss.
Answer: 2
1. Headaches are not typical side effects.
2. Some clients experience photosensitivity, becoming severely sunburned with just minimal sun exposure.
3. Being too warm is not a typical side effect.
4. Weight gain, not loss, is common.
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