Patient teaching for individuals taking risperidone (Risperdal) should include (select all that apply)
a. measures to prevent episodes of orthostatic hypotension.
b. strategies to maintain fluid and electrolyte balance.
c. importance of determining monthly WBC count.
d. dietary management to avoid weight gain.
e. self-monitoring for facial tics.
A, D
Risperidone causes orthostatic hypotension, sedation, and appetite stimulation. When taken in moderate doses, its favorable side effect profile suggests that teaching regarding EPSEs and tardive dyskinesia can be minimal. Fluid and electrolyte imbalance and agranulocytosis are not usual side effects.
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