Nursing Diagnoses in Psychiatric Nursing Care Plans and Psychotropic Medications

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● ● ● ● ● ● from physician.Report to physician immediately symptoms of sore throat, fever, malaise, easy bruising, unusual bleeding, or motor restlessness.medications being taken.Be aware of risks of taking these drugs during pregnancy. Do not take nonprescription medication without approval ing the fiCarry card or piece of paper at all times stating names of notify the physician of the desirability to discontinue the drug.Rise slowly from the sitting or lying position to prevent a sud-Be aware of possible side effects. Refer to written materi-als furnished by health-care providers regarding the correct method of self-administration.den drop in blood pressure.(Congenital malformations have been associated with use dur- rst trimester.) If pregnancy is suspected or planned,
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