The nurse instructs the client receiving a dopamine system stabilizer that which side effects are possible? (Select all that apply.) Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
1. Headache
2. Diarrhea
3. Constipation
4. Nausea
5. Vomiting
Correct Answer: 1, 3, 4, 5
Rationale 1: Headache is a possible side effect of a dopamine system stabilizer.
Rationale 2: Dopamine system stabilizers cause constipation.
Rationale 3: Constipation is a possible side effect of a dopamine system stabilizer.
Rationale 4: Nausea is a possible side effect of a dopamine system stabilizer.
Rationale 5: Vomiting is a possible side effect of a dopamine system stabilizer.
Global Rationale: Headache, nausea, vomiting, and constipation are all possible side effect of a dopamine system stabilizer. Diarrhea is not a common side effect of a dopamine system stabilizer.
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