A client is being seen for a follow-up appointment with the health care provider.The client is taking aripiprazole (Abilify)for schizophrenia.Upon assessment, the nurse discovers that the client has been experiencing signs of hypotension with certain activities since starting this medication.Which of the following would be appropriate to teach the client? Select all that apply.

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Aripiprazole (Abilify) can cause orthostatic hypotension, which is a drop in blood pressure upon standing. To manage this, patients should avoid activities that can exacerbate hypotension, such as hot baths or showers and being outside in the heat, which can cause vasodilation and further lower blood pressure. Changing positions slowly helps prevent sudden drops in blood pressure. Caffeine can actually increase blood pressure, so avoiding it is not specifically related to managing hypotension.

A Client Is Being Seen for a Follow-Up Appointment with the Health