A client with a history of suicidal behaviour and schizophrenia stopped taking perphenazine after four weeks of therapy. The client is currently experiencing a return of hallucinations. What might the nurse assess when determining the reason the client stopped taking the medication?

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Rationale 1: Clients do not like the side effect of being sedated all the time.
Rationale 2: Substantial weight gain has been reported in some clients taking this medication. This is a reason some stop taking the medication.
Rationale 3: Agitation may be an extrapyramidal symptom of treatment with this medication and is an unwanted adverse effect.
Rationale 4: Fatigue and headache are possible side effects of this medication.
Rationale 5: The desire to drink alcohol would be a reason for the client to stop taking this medication.

A Client with a History of Suicidal Behaviour and Schizophrenia