When a Patient with Paranoid Schizophrenia Was Discharged 6 Months

question 24

Multiple Choice

When a patient with paranoid 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 common side effects should the nurse 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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