Author Question: Which side effects should the nurse monitor when a child is taking an antipsychotic medication? ... (Read 118 times)

waynest · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

Which side effects should the nurse monitor when a child is taking an antipsychotic medication? (Select all that apply.)

a. Extrapyramidal effects
b. Hypertension
c. Bradycardia
d. Dizziness
e. Seizures

Question 2

The nurse case manager is planning a care conference about a young child who has complex health care needs and will soon be discharged home. Who should the nurse invite to the conference?

a. Family and nursing staff
b. Social worker, nursing staff, and primary care physician
c. Family and key health professionals involved in child's care
d. Primary care physician and key health professionals involved in the child's care

soda0602 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, D, E
Common side effects of antipsychotic medications include dizziness, drowsiness, tachycardia, hypotension, and extrapyramidal effects, such as abnormal movements and seizures.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
A multidisciplinary conference is necessary for coordination of care for children with complex health needs. The family is included, along with key health professionals who are involved in the child's care. The nursing staff can address the child's nursing care needs with the family, but other involved disciplines must be included. The family must be included in the discharge conferences, which allows them to determine what education they will require and the resources needed at home. A member of the nursing staff must be included to review the child's nursing needs.