The Physician Prescribes an Additional Medication for a Client Taking

question 10

Multiple Choice

The physician prescribes an additional medication for a client taking an antipsychotic agent. The medication is to be administered "prn for EPS." When will the nurse plan to administer this medication?

• A) When the client's white blood cell count falls below 3,000/mm³
• B) When the client exhibits tremors and a shuffling gait
• C) When the client reports having a dry mouth
• D) When the client experiences a seizure

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