A Patient with Schizophrenia Has Been Taking an Antipsychotic Drug

question 3

Multiple Choice

A patient with schizophrenia has been taking an antipsychotic drug for several days. The nurse enters the patient's room to administer a dose of haloperidol [Haldol] and finds the patient having facial spasms. The patient's head is thrust back, and the patient is unable to speak. What will the nurse do?

• A) Administer the haloperidol as ordered.
• B) Discuss increasing the haloperidol dose with the provider.
• C) Request an order to give diphenhydramine.
• D) Request an order to give levodopa.

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