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A client newly diagnosed with schizophrenia expresses concern about taking antipsychotic medications due to potential side effects. Which explanation by the nurse best addresses the client’s concern regarding the risk of metabolic syndrome with atypical antipsychotics?

A client taking venlafaxine is noted to have increased blood pressure during a routine check-up. Which nursing action is most appropriate?

A nurse is monitoring a patient who has been started on sertraline for panic disorder. Which of the following findings would indicate a potential adverse effect of the medication?

A nurse is providing education about the potential side effects of risperidone to a parent of a child with autism spectrum disorder. Which side effect should the nurse emphasize?

During a follow-up visit, a patient taking lamotrigine reports the development of a rash. What is the most appropriate nursing intervention?

During a follow-up visit, a client on fluoxetine reports experiencing difficulty with sexual function. Which intervention should the nurse recommend to manage this side effect?

A nurse is educating a client starting on amitriptyline for major depression. The nurse emphasizes that the medication’s therapeutic effects may take time to manifest. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further education?

HIV is NOT considered an STI.

____ is the developmental period during which romantic relationships typically first emerge.

STIs stands for