A client with a history of suicidal behaviour and schizophrenia stopped taking perphenazine after four weeks of therapy. The client is currently experiencing a return of hallucinations. What might the nurse assess when determining the reason the client stopped taking the medication? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
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Perphenazine can cause side effects such as sedation, weight gain, agitation, fatigue, and headache, which might lead the client to stop taking the medication. Lack of desire to consume alcohol is not a typical side effect of perphenazine.

A Client with a History of Suicidal Behaviour and Schizophrenia