The nurse is developing a teaching plan for a client who has been diagnosed recently with a mental health disorder and has been prescribed a psychotropic medication.Which interventions regarding the medication should the nurse include in the teaching plan? (Select all that apply. )

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The nurse should teach signs and symptoms of side effects,provide information about the drug,and have the client and significant other verbally explain when it is necessary to call the physician.The nurse should never provide written information about decreasing dosages without contacting the physician.The physician will determine whether side effects can be controlled,or if dosage adjustments are necessary.In addition,improvement in symptoms is most likely the desired effect of the medication and ensures that the dosage and medications are correct.

The Nurse Is Developing a Teaching Plan for a Client