A nurse assesses a client receiving antipsychotic drugs for which of the following adverse reactions?
A) Hypertension
B) Skin dryness
C) Dry mouth
D) Bradycardia
Ans: C
Feedback:
The nurse should monitor the client for mouth dryness. Antipsychotic drugs cause hypotension, not hypertension. Skin dryness and bradycardia are not adverse reactions related to the administration of antipsychotic drugs.
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