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
Correct Answer: 2
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 problems
Rationale 3: One-half the adult dose is initially prescribed to prevent problems
Rationale 4: The same as an adult dose is incorrect because the dose should be one-half the adult dose.
Global Rationale: One-half the adult dose is initially prescribed to prevent problems. Two times the adult dose is incorrect because the dose should be one-half the adult dose. Withheld due to client age is incorrect because the dose should be one-half the adult dose. The same as an adult dose is incorrect because the dose should be one-half the adult dose.
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