RN CARE HOPE MENTAL HEALTH HESI
RN CARE HOPE MENTAL HEALTH HESI ( 49 Questions)
A client diagnosed with schizophrenia has been receiving haloperidol for the past year, and the treatment plan includes moving the client to a lower maintenance dosage. Which intervention should the nurse include in this client’s plan of care? (Select all that apply)
Shielding the client from direct sunlight is important because some antipsychotic medications, including haloperidol, can increase sensitivity to sunlight, leading to sunburn.
Gradually withdrawing the medication over several days is a prudent approach to avoid withdrawal symptoms and potential worsening of symptoms.
Enforcing a fluid restriction is not typically necessary during dosage adjustment for antipsychotic medications like haloperidol.
Increasing the dosage if the white blood cell count drops is not a standard practice during the dosage adjustment of antipsychotic medications. Monitoring for adverse effects and adjusting the dosage accordingly is important, but the decision should be based on a comprehensive assessment rather than a single laboratory value.
A. Shielding the client from direct sunlight is important because some antipsychotic medications, including haloperidol, can increase sensitivity to sunlight, leading to sunburn.
B. Gradually withdrawing the medication over several days is a prudent approach to avoid withdrawal symptoms and potential worsening of symptoms.
C. Enforcing a fluid restriction is not typically necessary during dosage adjustment for antipsychotic medications like haloperidol.
D. Increasing the dosage if the white blood cell count drops is not a standard practice during the dosage adjustment of antipsychotic medications. Monitoring for adverse effects and adjusting the dosage accordingly is important, but the decision should be based on a comprehensive assessment rather than a single laboratory value.