Four hours after receiving risperidone
(Risperdal), the patient on the psychiatric unit has a temperature elevation of 2o 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.
ANS: C
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