Psychotic Disorders no. 4071
Psychotic Disorders no. 4071
QUESTION: The nurse is providing care for a female client with a history of schizophrenia who's experiencing hallucinations. The physician orders 200 mg of haloperidol (Haldol) orally or I.M. every 4 hours as needed. What is the nurse's best action?
O a.) Administer the haloperidol orally if the client agrees to take it.
O b.) Call the physician to clarify whether the haloperidol should be given orally or I.M.
O c.) Call the physician to clarify the order because the dosage is too high.
O d.) Withhold haloperidol because it may worsen hallucinations.
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