A client hospitalized for treatment of schizophrenia has been receiving olanzapine for the past 2 months. A nurse should be especially alert for which side effect?

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The nurse should monitor the client for symptoms of diabetes, which has been associated with second-generation antipsychotics, such olanzapine and clozapine. Weight gain and hypotension are common side effects. Constipation is more common with antipsychotic therapy because of the anticholinergic effects.

A Client Hospitalized for Treatment of Schizophrenia Has Been Receiving