For the client receiving droperidol, the nurse should monitor for:

a. orthostatic hypotension. c. narrow-angle glaucoma.
b. sedation. d. tardive dyskinesia.


ANS: A, B, D

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Correct a., b., and d. Neuroleptic agents can cause orthostatic hypotension, sedation, and tardive dyskinesia.
Incorrect c. Neuroleptics are not associated with narrow-angle glaucoma.

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