When a Patient Diagnosed with Schizophrenia Was Discharged 6 Months

question 35

Multiple Choice

When a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia was discharged 6 months ago,haloperidol (Haldol) was prescribed.The patient now says,"I stopped taking those pills.They made me feel like a robot." What are common side effects the nurse should validate with the patient?

• A) Sedation and muscle stiffness
• B) Sweating, nausea, and diarrhea
• C) Mild fever, sore throat, and skin rash
• D) Headache, watery eyes, and runny nose

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