Before beginning drug therapy with an antipsychotic agent,priority assessments done by the nurse would include which of the following?

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Prior to beginning antipsychotic therapy, the nurse should assess the patient's neurological and cardiovascular function. The medication can affect both of these systems, and baseline assessments are necessary for comparison during follow-up assessments. Respiratory and renal assessments may also be important, but they are not the priority assessments.

Before Beginning Drug Therapy with an Antipsychotic Agent,priority Assessments Done