A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has schizophrenia and a new prescription for risperidone. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?

Choice A reason: Risperidone more commonly causes orthostatic hypotension rather than hypertension, so this is misleading information. Choice B reason: Constipation is a frequent adverse effect due to anticholinergic action. Increasing fluid and fiber is an appropriate teaching strategy to manage this side effect. Choice C reason: Weekly blood tests are not required for risperidone; such monitoring is typically associated with clozapine due to the risk of agranulocytosis. Choice D reason: Risperidone is more likely to cause weight gain and metabolic syndrome, not weight loss, making this response inaccurate.