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When caring for a client receiving risperidone, the nurse should:
 
  a. monitor the client for anemia. c. monitor the client's triglyceride level.
  b. monitor the client's vital signs. d. monitor the client's blood glucose.

Question 2

When caring for a client receiving olanzapine, the nurse should:
 
  a. instruct the client to restrict sodium intake.
  b. encourage the client to exercise at least four times a week.
  c. monitor the client's cholesterol levels.
  d. monitor the client's dietary intake.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

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A Incorrect: Risperidone does not increase the risk of anemia.
B Incorrect: There is no specific need for this action.
C Incorrect: There is no specific need for this action.
D Correct: Clients receiving atypical antipsychotic medications are at increased risk for the development of diabetes mellitus.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C

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A Incorrect: This is not an appropriate nursing action.
B Incorrect: This is not an appropriate nursing action related to olanzapine.
C Correct: Clients receiving clozapine and olanzapine are at increased risk for dyslipidemia.
D Incorrect: This is not an appropriate nursing action specific to olanzapine.


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