Paliperidone Adverse Effects Patient Education
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Nurse Anne is teaching Ken and Emily about the adverse effects of paliperidone. Which of the following statements should Anne include?
"You should expect to experience some sweating and a slight fever a few days after each injection."
"You should let your provider know if you experience abnormal body movements."
"You may notice an increase in the amount of saliva you have while on this medication."
"You may have an increase in your blood pressure while on this medication."
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In this problem, we need to identify the correct client education statement regarding the adverse effects of paliperidone.
Paliperidone is an atypical antipsychotic medication used to treat conditions like schizophrenia. When teaching patients about these medications, nurses focus on serious and common side effects.
Paliperidone (Atypical Antipsychotic)
* Class: Second-generation (atypical) antipsychotic
* Indications: Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective disorder
Let's evaluate the first option about sweating and fever. While Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome involves a high fever and is a medical emergency, a slight fever and sweating are not expected or routine side effects the patient should just 'expect' to happen normally.
1. Sweating and slight fever? *(Incorrect)*
The second option mentions letting a provider know about abnormal body movements. This refers to Extrapyramidal Symptoms or EPS, as well as Tardive Dyskinesia. These are significant adverse effects of antipsychotics that require medical intervention.
2. Notify provider of abnormal body movements? *(Correct candidate)*
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