) A patient being treated with haloperidol for symptoms of delirium has a blood pressure reading of 190/110 mm Hg. Which nursing action is priority?
1. Encourage the patient to drink at least 240 mL of fluids.
2. Contact the prescriber about an increase in the haloperidol dosage.
3. Place the patient on seizure precautions.
4. Hold the haloperidol dose and collaborate with the prescriber.
Answer: 4
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