The psychiatric nurse is educating an elderly patient and family about antipsychotic drug therapy. When providing this education, the nurse will include which statement(s)? (Select all that apply.)

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The psychiatric nurse is educating an elderly patient and family about antipsychotic drug therapy. When providing this education, the nurse will include which statement(s)?  (Select all that apply.)

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Hallucinations may be reduced within 1 week of starting.

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Older patients should be observed for hypertension.

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Tardive dyskinesia may be reversible in early stages

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Full therapeutic response may require 6 to 8 weeks to be achieved.

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Rapid increase in dosages will increase frequency of adverse effects.

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