RN HESI Mental Health Proctored Exam
A male client tells the nurse that he does not want to take the atypical antipsychotic drug olanzapine because of the side effects he experienced when he took the drug for a year. Which experience is most likely related to taking olanzapine?
Explanation & Rationale
A. Thoughts of wanting to hurt himself might be associated with various mental health conditions or medications but aren't specifically linked to olanzapine. B. Diarrhea is a less common side effect of olanzapine and is not among the more frequently reported side effects. C. Weight gain is a well-known side effect of olanzapine, with substantial increases reported in some cases. D. Altered liver function tests are less commonly associated with olanzapine use compared to weight gain.
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