Four Hours After Receiving Risperidone (Risperdal),the Patient on the Psychiatric

question 41

Multiple Choice

Four hours after receiving risperidone (Risperdal) ,the patient on the psychiatric unit has a temperature elevation of 2^o F.What is your best action?

• A) Administer the next dose of the drug as prescribed.
• B) Assess the patient for other signs and symptoms of infection.
• C) Hold the next drug dose and notify the prescriber immediately.
• D) Attempt to arouse the patient from sleep by gently shaking his or her arm.

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