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    ATI PN Custom Pharmacology Cohert 6 Mid term Remidiation Cloned Assessment 1 Proctored Exam

    A nurse is administering risperidone to a client who has schizophrenia.For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor?.

    Explanation & Rationale

    Choice A rationale:Risperidone can indeed increase triglyceride levels. The nurse should monitor this.Choice B rationale:Risperidone is more likely to cause weight gain, not weight loss. This is not a common adverse effect.Choice C rationale:Risperidone does not typically elevate blood pressure. This is not a common adverse effect.Choice D rationale:Risperidone does not typically decrease blood glucose levels. This is not a common adverse effect.So, the correct answer is A, after analyzing all choices.

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