RN HESI Mental Health Exam.
RN HESI Mental Health Exam. ( 42 Questions)
A client with schizophrenia returns to the clinic two weeks after receiving a prescription for haloperidol. To assess for neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS), which information is most important for the nurse to obtain during this visit?
White blood cell count might be relevant for other conditions but is not specific to NMS.
24-hour urinary output might help evaluate kidney function but is not specific to NMS.
Blood sugar level might be important but is not the primary indicator of NMS.
Vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, heart rate, and respiratory rate, are crucial in assessing for NMS as it typically presents with changes in these parameters.
A. White blood cell count might be relevant for other conditions but is not specific to NMS.
B. 24-hour urinary output might help evaluate kidney function but is not specific to NMS.
C. Blood sugar level might be important but is not the primary indicator of NMS.
D. Vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, heart rate, and respiratory rate, are crucial in assessing for NMS as it typically presents with changes in these parameters.