A Patient Is Very Restless and Agitated near the End

question 10

Multiple Choice

A patient is very restless and agitated near the end of life, and the physician orders haloperidol (Haldol) PO. The patient coughs and chokes every time foods or fluids are offered. Which nursing action is most appropriate?

• A)Crush the medication, and mix it with applesauce.
• B)Dissolve the medication in a small amount of water, and administer it with an oral syringe.
• C)Ask the physician for an order to administer the Haldol intramuscularly.
• D)Hold the medication until the patient is more alert and able to swallow.

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