The client who is taking a low-potency antipsychotic medication should be informed by the nurse that the most common side effects are: (Select all that apply.)
a. Dystonia
b. Akathisia
c. Dry mouth
d. Bradykinesia
e. Blurred vision
f. Urinary retention
C, E, F
Anticholinergic side effects are most common with low-potency antipsychotic medications. The other options are extrapyramidal side effects that are seen most typically with higher-potency and long-term use of antipsychotic medications. However, all clients on antipsychotic medications should be monitored for both categories of side effects.
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