The nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who is prescribed ziprasidone (Geodon) for acute mania associated with bipolar disorder.Which statement by the client indicates the need for further education regarding this medication?
A) "I need to report severe muscle spasms,especially of the neck,back,tongue,or face."
B) "I sure hate it that I can't have a beer with my buddies anymore."
C) "I hope that I can discontinue this medicine after I go back to see my doctor."
D) "I need to let the doctor know immediately if I begin to have dizziness,lightheadedness,or shortness of breath with an irregular heartbeat."
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