You are the nurse assigned to the mental health unit at a small community hospital and are giver
two patients. Patient A has been diagnosed with Schizophrenia for the past ten years. Upon
assessment of the patient she verbalizes to you that she is exhibiting dry mouth, urinary
retention, constipation and postural hypotension. As the nurse you explain what about these
symptoms? What classification of medication is she most likely taking? As the nurse what will
be your priority goal and related interventions in regard to her complaint. Please provide two
important aspects of teaching for this patient related to her disease, and her medication regimen.
Patient "B' is being treated with atypical antipsychotics why are these medications preferred in
the use of patients with psychoses. Please give two adverse effects related to this class of