A Client Is Prescribed Haloperidol Decanoate (Haldol LA)IM to Be

question 19

Multiple Choice

A client is prescribed haloperidol decanoate (Haldol LA) IM to be administered once a month for treatment of schizophrenia.The nurse will instruct the client to notify the health care provider for which manifestation?

• A)Involuntary,unusual tongue and face movements,such as lip smacking or rapid eye blinking
• B)Nausea,sometimes accompanied with vomiting
• C)Weight gain of 5 pounds or more in 2 weeks
• D)Constipation and dry mouth

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