A nurse prepares to administer a second-generation antipsychotic medication to a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia. Additional monitoring for adverse effects will be most important if the patient has which co-morbid health problems? (Select all that apply.)

A) Parkinson's disease
B) Grave's disease
C) Hyperlipidemia
D) Osteoarthritis
E) Diabetes

Second-generation Antipsychotic

A category of antipsychotic drugs developed more recently that exhibit fewer side effects than first-generation antipsychotics.

Schizophrenia

A complex psychiatric disorder involving chronic or recurrent psychosis, characterized by hallucinations, delusions, and cognitive impairments.

Grave's Disease

An autoimmune disorder that results in the overproduction of thyroid hormones, leading to symptoms such as weight loss, rapid heartbeat, and nervousness.