9. The nurse is teaching a patient who will be discharged home on a typical antipsychotic medication to treat schizophrenia. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching

. "I should not drink alcohol while taking this medication."

b. "I should use a heating pad to treat muscle spasms while taking this medication."

c. "I should use sunscreen while taking this medication."

d. "I will need frequent blood tests while taking this medication."

b. "I should use a heating pad to treat muscle spasms while taking this medication.

Explanation:

Basically, Antipsychotic drug medication increases  heat sensitivity of the  skin.Therefore when you applied heat pad to your muscle spams, you are increasing  the risk of  damaging your skin layers. This can cause photosensitivity-like reaction  in your skin.This is the  chemical reactions in the skin   characterised with inflammation of the affected part,  rashes,  itching, blisters etc.Therefore I will advise you not to apply heat pad rather make use of cold pad.

blood alcohol concentration is affected by factors such as body size and gender.

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