The physician has prescribe Haldol for a client experiencing dementia. The client's daughter is concerned about side effects. The nurse knows that it is important to advise the client's daughter on which one of these side effects?
a. hypertension c. cardiovascular events
b. extrapyramidal symptoms d. increase in severity of delirium
B
The use of Haldol requires careful explanation of risks versus benefits with client and family. Side effects can include weight gain, diabetes, hyperprolactinemia, extrapyramidal symptoms and tardive dyskinesia.
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A) "I should limit stair climbing to four times a day.". B) "I can have coitus at any time after returning home.". C) "I should plan to return to my full-time job after 6 weeks.". D) "I should notify the physician if my discharge decreases in amount.".
The nurse is caring for a young female patient whose laboratory values indicate the presence of microcytic and hypochromic red blood cells. What should the nurse do to help this patient?
1. Enforce "nothing by mouth" in anticipation of emergency surgery. 2. Insert an intravenous access line for fluids. 3. Consult with the dietitian for a diet high in iron. 4. Assess the past history for risks of bleeding or menstrual changes.
A client is hospitalized for psychotic symptoms including auditory hallucinations and paranoid delusions. Based on an understanding of neurobiology, the nurse knows the psychotic symptoms arise from disruptions in which neurotransmitter?
A) Dopamine B) Serotonin C) Acetylcholine D) Norepinephrine
A client with severe head injury is admitted to the emergency department (ED). The
preliminary assessment indicates central cerebrovascular accident and gradual worsening of symptoms of brain ischemia. The symptom indicates that the client is in which of the following stage of cerebrovascular accident (CVA)? A) Transient ischemic attack B) Reversible ischemic neurologic deficit C) Stroke in evolution D) Completed stroke