Your schizophrenic patient suddenly is observed with her head turned in an awkward position that she is unable to move. What would be your first action?
A.
Obtain a blood specimen per standing order.
B.
Ignore the patient, as this is most likely part of her psychotic behavior.
C.
Call the charge nurse and physician immediately.
D.
Administer an additional dose of prn antipsychotic medication.
ANS: C
This patient may be experiencing torticollisâ€"a severe EPS (extrapyramidal symptom) reaction to antipsychotic medication that needs treatment. The physician should be notified to determine if an anticholinergic drug should be given.
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