A patient taking aripiprazole (Abilify) for schizophrenia is experiencing signs of hypotension with certain activities since starting this medication.What should the nurse teach the patient? Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
A) Avoid being outside in the heat of the day.
B) Avoid hot baths or hot showers.
C) Avoid caffeine-containing preparations.
D) Change positions slowly,especially from lying or sitting to standing.
E) Take frequent naps during the day.
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