ATI PN Custom Cohert 6 Mid term Remidiation Cloned Assessment 1 Updated 2024

ATI PN Custom Cohert 6 Mid term Remidiation Cloned Assessment 1 Updated 2024 ( 45 Questions)

.A nurse is administering risperidone to a client who has schizophrenia.
For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor?.


Correct Answer: A

Choice A rationale:

Risperidone can indeed increase triglyceride levels. The nurse should monitor this.

Choice B rationale:

Risperidone is more likely to cause weight gain, not weight loss. This is not a common adverse effect.

Choice C rationale:

Risperidone does not typically elevate blood pressure. This is not a common adverse effect.

Choice D rationale:

Risperidone does not typically decrease blood glucose levels. This is not a common adverse effect.

So, the correct answer is A, after analyzing all choices.




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