A nurse is caring for a patient who is taking haloperidol. He has orders for a new drug, and the nurse notes that it is highly protein bound. The nurse will plan care based on which of the following?
A) A decreased risk for toxic effects of haloperidol therapy
B) An increased risk for toxic effects of haloperidol therapy
C) A decreased risk for muscular contractions and spasms
D) A high drug efficacy of haloperidol
B
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