After administering an antipsychotic to a client, the nurse would immediately report which of the following?
A) Orthostatic hypotension
B) Dry mouth
C) Rigidity
D) Drowsiness
Ans: C
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The nurse should immediately report to the primary health care provider if the client displays signs of rigidity. Dry mouth, episodes of orthostatic hypotension, and drowsiness are reactions that are considered normal during drug therapy and need not be reported unless severe.
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