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When a patient with paranoid schizophrenia has a recurrence of positive symptoms after stopping his antipsychotic medication because of its postural hypotension (orthostasis) side effect, he is readmitted to the mental health unit.
 
  What measure should the nurse suggest to help the patient address this side effect? a. Ask the doctor to prescribe an anticholinergic drug like trihexyphenidyl (Artane).
  b. Chew sugarless gum or use sugarless hard candy to moisten your mouth.
  c. Increase the amount of sleep you get, and try to take frequent rest breaks.
  d. Wear elastic support hose, drink adequate fluids, and change position slowly.
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