A Patient Being Treated with Haloperidol for Symptoms of Delirium

question 12

Multiple Choice

A patient being treated with haloperidol for symptoms of delirium has a blood pressure reading of 190/110 mm Hg.Which nursing action is priority?

• A)Encourage the patient to drink at least 240 mL of fluids.
• B)Contact the prescriber about an increase in the haloperidol dosage.
• C)Place the patient on seizure precautions.
• D)Hold the haloperidol dose and collaborate with the prescriber.

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