A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia is being seen by the home care nurse. What is the most important aspect of patient teaching with this patient?
A) Maintain the medication regimen.
B) Report signs of neuralgia.
C) Stop medications if weight gain occurs.
D) Limit alcohol intake to two drinks per day.
A
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The patient should be instructed to maintain the medication regime to control symptoms of schizophrenia. Reporting signs of neuralgia is not taught because the medication does not have this effect. The medications will cause weight gain and should not be stopped in the event that weight gain develops. The use of alcohol is strictly prohibited with antipsychotic agents.
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