ATI PN Mental health DEC 2024
ATI PN Mental health DEC 2024 ( 55 Questions)
.A nurse is reinforcing teaching about a new prescription for haloperidol with a client who has schizophrenia.
Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?.
A rationale: Ringing in the ears is not a common side effect of haloperidol.
B rationale: A metallic taste is not typically associated with haloperidol use.
C rationale: Urinary incontinence is not a known side effect of haloperidol.
D rationale: Haloperidol can cause photosensitivity, making the skin more sensitive to the sun.
Choice A rationale:
Ringing in the ears is not a common side effect of haloperidol.
Choice B rationale:
A metallic taste is not typically associated with haloperidol use.
Choice C rationale:
Urinary incontinence is not a known side effect of haloperidol.
Choice D rationale:
Haloperidol can cause photosensitivity, making the skin more sensitive to the sun.