Haloperidol (Haldol) has been prescribed for an elderly client. What does the nurse expect in regards to the initial dose?
1. Two times the adult dose
2. One-half the adult dose
3. Withheld due to client age
4. The same as an adult dose
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Rationale 1:Two times the adult dose is incorrect because the dose should be one-half the adult dose.
Rationale 2: One-half the adult dose is initially prescribed to prevent adverse effects.
Rationale 3:Withheld due to client age is incorrect because the dose is not withheld.
Rationale 4:The same as an adult dose is incorrect because the dose should be one-half the adult dose.
Global Rationale: Older adults are more likely to experience adverse effects and often are prescribed half the adult dose until the adverse effects of therapy can be determined.
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