Asked by Tyrique Spells on Jun 02, 2024
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A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia begins a new prescription for lurasidone HCl (Latuda) . The patient is 5 feet 6 inches tall and currently weighs 204 pounds. Which topic is most important for the nurse to include in the teaching plan related to this medication?
A) How to recognize tardive dyskinesia
B) Weight management strategies
C) Ways to manage constipation
D) Sleep hygiene measures
Weight Management
The process of adopting long-term lifestyle changes to maintain a healthy body weight, involving diet, physical activity, and behavioral adjustments.
Lurasidone HCl
A medication used to treat mental disorders like schizophrenia and bipolar depression, functioning as an antipsychotic.
Schizophrenia
A serious condition affecting the mind, leading to impaired judgment, emotional instability, distorted perception, communication issues, and erratic behavior.
- Acquire knowledge on the side effects and handling of antipsychotic medications.
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Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge on the side effects and handling of antipsychotic medications.
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