The Nurse Is Concerned That a Client Taking an Antipsychotic

question 17

Multiple Choice

The nurse is concerned that a client taking an antipsychotic medication is experiencing extrapyramidal side effects.For which effects should the nurse notify the health care provider?

• A)Complaints of slight drowsiness
• B)Urinary hesitancy
• C)Muscular spasms of the head and neck
• D)Dry mouth

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Definitions:

Robert Bales

A former United States Army soldier who was convicted of the massacre of 16 Afghan civilians in 2012.

Culturally Induced

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Drinking Norms

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Binge Drinking

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