Parenteral haloperidol has been ordered for a patient who is experiencing an acute psychotic episode. The nurse should recognize what primary goal of treatment?
A) Increased insight into delusional thinking
B) Increased sophistication of thinking
C) Decreased agitation and combativeness
D) Decreased CNS stimulation
C
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When haloperidol is given for acute psychotic episodes, the nurse observes for sedation, decreased agitation, combativeness, and psychomotor activity. Insight, clarity of thinking, and decreased CNS stimulation are not short-term priorities during an acute psychotic episode.
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