A pregnant patient is taking an atypical antipsychotic. For what specific risk should the nurse monitor this patient?
1. Depression
2. Preeclampsia
3. Hypothyroidism
4. Gestational diabetes
Answer: 4
Explanation: Many atypical antipsychotics can induce metabolic syndrome, increasing the risk for gestational diabetes in the mother, which increases the overall pregnancy risk and requires close monitoring throughout the pregnancy. Depression risk, the risk of preeclampsia, and the possibility of hypothyroidism are not increased in pregnant patients taking atypical antipsychotics.
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