A nurse is required to administer an antipsychotic agent parenterally. After administering the drug, the nurse would ensure that the client remains lying down for which time frame?
A) 15 minutes
B) 30 minutes
C) 45 minutes
D) 60 minutes
Ans: B
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After administering an antipsychotic agent parenterally, the nurse would ensure that the client remains lying down for about 30 minutes.
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