The nurse has completed medication education with the patient who is receiving risperidone (Risperdal). The nurse evaluates that the education has been effective when the patient makes which statement?
1. "I must call my doctor if I start to have a lot of nightmares."
2. "I must have my blood work done while taking this medication."
3. "I must call my doctor if I start to lose a lot of weight."
4. "I must call my doctor if I notice any a metallic taste in my mouth."
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Rationale 1: Nightmares are not a side effect of risperidone (Risperdal).
Rationale 2: Agranulocytosis can be a life-threatening side effect of risperidone (Risperdal), which may also suppress bone marrow and lower infection-fighting ability. It is very important, therefore, that the patient have regular blood work done while on this medication.
Rationale 3: Weight gain, not weight loss, is a serious side effect of risperidone (Risperdal).
Rationale 4: A metallic taste is not a side effect of risperidone (Risperdal).
Global Rationale: Agranulocytosis can be a life-threatening side effect of risperidone (Risperdal), which may also suppress bone marrow and lower infection-fighting ability. It is very important, therefore, that the patient have regular blood work done while on this medication. A metallic taste is not a side effect of risperidone (Risperdal). Weight gain, not weight loss, is a serious side effect of risperidone (Risperdal). Nightmares are not a side effect of risperidone (Risperdal).
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