A health care provider considers which antipsychotic medication to prescribe for a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia who has auditory hallucinations and poor social function. The patient is also overweight and hypertensive. Which drug should the nurse advocate?

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Aripiprazole is less likely to cause weight gain and has a lower risk of metabolic side effects compared to other antipsychotics, making it a suitable choice for an overweight and hypertensive patient.

A Health Care Provider Considers Which Antipsychotic Medication to Prescribe