A Client Is Prescribed Fluphenazine (Prolixin)and Is Experiencing Muscle Spasms

question 12

Multiple Choice

A client is prescribed fluphenazine (Prolixin) and is experiencing muscle spasms of the neck.The client is grimacing and having difficulty speaking.Which action should the nurse take?

• A)Call the health care provider and prepare to give chlorpromazine (Thorazine)IM.
• B)Distract the client to confirm the client is not faking a muscle spasm.
• C)Call the health care provider and prepare to give diphenhydramine (Benadryl).
• D)Engage the client in open-ended conversation to find out why the client is having difficulty speaking.

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