The information provided should include elements such as: physiological mechanism, benefits, risks and adverse effects of SGA medication; recognition and treatment of the side effects; and how to self-manage their SGA medications (Goldfarb et al., 2012). MHNs can also assist SUs in teaching them coping strategies to manage side effects of their medication. These coping strategies include drinking water to avoid dry mouth; daily weighing, checking WC; maintaining healthy diet; and doing exercises for at least 30 mins a day; using sedative medications at night to avoid drowsiness; self-help books; participating in psycho-therapy groups.
Moreover, MHNs can advocate for SUs, if they need their medications to be reviewed (Bradshaw & Pedley, 2012).
Moreover, MHNs can advocate for SUs, if they need their medications to be reviewed (Bradshaw & Pedley, 2012).