A health care provider decided that the emotional distress in an older adult patient warranted the prescription of risperidone (Risperdal) . Which interventions should the nurse add to the patient's plan of care? (Select all that apply.)

A) Monitor for signs and symptoms of diabetes.
B) Use disposable briefs for incontinence.
C) Monitor for cerebrovascular changes.
D) Implement a tyramine-free diet.
E) Monitor for dehydration.

Risperidone (Risperdal)

Risperidone, marketed as Risperdal, is an antipsychotic medication used to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and irritability associated with autism.

Cerebrovascular Changes

Alterations in the blood vessels of the brain, which can affect cerebral circulation and may lead to stroke or other neurological conditions.

Diabetes

A chronic disease characterized by the body’s inability to properly use or produce insulin, leading to elevated levels of glucose in the blood.