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A Client on Risperidone (Risperdal)for Acute Mania with Bipolar Disorder

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A client on risperidone (Risperdal) for acute mania with bipolar disorder is getting ready for discharge home.The nurse should teach the client which of the following prior to discharge?


A) Watch for abnormal bruising, bleeding of the gums, blood in the feces, or any other abnormal bleeding.
B) Do not eat grapefruit or take grapefruit juice while on this medication.
C) Do not use alcohol while on this medication.
D) Monitor for extreme thirst, hunger with weight loss, and increased urination.

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