A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia begins a new prescription for ziprasidone. The patient is 5'6'' and currently weighs 204 lbs. The patient has dry flaky skin, headaches about twice a month, and a family history of colon cancer. Which intervention has the highest priority for the nurse to include in the patient's plan of care?

A) Skin care techniques
B) Scheduling a colonoscopy
C) Weight management strategies
D) Teaching to limit caffeine intake

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Ornella Kezumuremyi · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Ziprasidone is a second-generation antipsychotic medication. The incidence of weight gain, diabetes, and high cholesterol is high with second-generation antipsychotic medications. The patient is overweight now, so weight management will be especially important. The other interventions may occur in time, but do not have the priority of weight management.

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