The Client Is Receiving Risperidone (Risperdal)

question 11

Multiple Choice

The client is receiving risperidone (Risperdal) . During morning assessment, the nurse notes that the client has a temperature of 38.5 degrees C. What is the priority nursing intervention?

• A) Contact the physician, as this could be a symptom of a bacterial pneumonia.
• B) Contact the physician, as this could be a symptom of extrapyramidal side effects.
• C) Contact the physician, as this could be a symptom of neuroleptic malignant syndrome.
• D) Contact the physician, as this could be a symptom of an acute urinary infection.

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Definitions:

Sphenoidal

Relating to the sphenoid bone, a butterfly-shaped bone at the base of the skull that plays a key role in the structure of the cranial base.

Fetal Skull

The bony structure forming the head of the fetus, characterized by soft spots called fontanelles that allow for compression during birth.

Intramembranous Bones

Bones that develop directly within sheets of connective tissue, such as the skull's flat bones.

Hyaline Cartilage

A translucent type of cartilage found on many joint surfaces, characterized by its glassy appearance.