The physician has prescribed haloperidol (Haldol) for the patient with schizophrenia. What is the priority patient outcome?
1. The patient will consume adequate fluids and a high-fiber diet.
2. The patient will be compliant with taking the medication as prescribed.
3. The patient will report a decrease in auditory hallucinations.
4. The patient will report symptoms of restlessness.
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: Medication compliance is a priority for patients with schizophrenia. Relapse of symptoms will occur without the medications. The symptom of restlessness is known as akathisia. This would be important to report, but is not the priority outcome. Adequate fluids and fiber will decrease the side effect of constipation, but this is not the priority outcome. A decrease in auditory hallucinations is an expected effect of haloperidol (Haldol), but this is not the priority outcome.
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