The client receives ziprasidone (Geodon). What is priority teaching at time of discharge?
1. To avoid drinking alcohol
2. To be on a low-fat diet
3. To stop smoking
4. To exercise at least 60 minutes per day
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Rationale 1: Alcohol increases the depressant effects of antipsychotics, so it should be avoided.
Rationale 2: Eating a low-fat diet, exercising daily, and not smoking are all healthful activities, but they will not affect the action or side effects of ziprasidone (Geodon).
Rationale 3: Eating a low-fat diet, exercising daily, and not smoking are all healthful activities, but they will not affect the action or side effects of ziprasidone (Geodon).
Rationale 4: Eating a low-fat diet, exercising daily, and not smoking are all healthful activities, but they will not affect the action or side effects of ziprasidone (Geodon).
Global Rationale: Instruct the patient to avoid alcohol or illegal drug use, which if used concurrently will cause increased CNS depression. Eating a low-fat diet, exercising daily, and not smoking are all healthful activities, but they will not affect the action or side effects of ziprasidone (Geodon).
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