When discharging a schizophrenic patient who is taking haloperidol (Haldol), it is important for the nurse to advise the patient to:
A.
Keep track of how much salt and water he or she consumes.
B.
Avoid exercise.
C.
Report any symptoms of tremors right away.
D.
Stop taking the medication if dry mouth develops and call the doctor immediately.
ANS: C
Tremors could be a sign of extrapyramidal symptoms. Medications need to be added to treat this to prevent further complications. Dry mouth is a common side effect and would not be a reason to stop taking this drug. The drug has no restrictions on exercise.
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