A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and is taking haloperidol.

The nurse should monitor for which of the following adverse effects of haloperidol?

A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia.

Nurses' Notes: Day 1 1030: A 35-year-old client who has schizophrenia is admitted.

Diagnosed 15 years ago.

Brought in by partner and states client has remained in room for the last several days and movements are delayed.

Day 1 1730: Client refuses to eat or drink.

Client appears withdrawn and does not engage in conversation.

Client has flat affect.

Does not want to go to therapy session and wants to sleep.

Client's movements are slow.

Vital Signs: Day 1 1030: Temperature 37° C (98.6° F). Heart rate 72/min.

Respiratory rate 20/min.

Blood pressure 132/38 mm Hg. Oxygen saturation: 99% on room air.

Select the "3" findings that should indicate to the nurse the client is experiencing negative symptoms related to their schizophrenia:.

A nurse in an acute care mental health facility is caring for a client who has depression.

After 3 days of treatment, the nurse notices that the client suddenly seems cheerful and relaxed and there are no longer signs of a depressive state.

Which of the following interventions is appropriate to include in the plan of care?

A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for lithium to treat bipolar disorder.

The nurse should instruct the client to ensure an adequate intake of which of the following dietary elements?

A nurse is assessing a client who has schizophrenia and is taking risperidone.

Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?.

A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder and is in the manic phase.

The client says he is bored.

Which of the following activities is appropriate for the nurse to suggest to this client?

A nurse is assessing for the presence of extrapyramidal side effects (EPS) in a client who is taking chlorpromazine.

Which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as EPS? (Select all that apply.).

A nurse is talking with a client who has schizophrenia.

Suddenly the client states, "I'm frightened.

Do you hear that? The voices are telling me to do terrible things.”. Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate?.

A nurse is caring for a client who has borderline personality disorder (BPD).

Check the 6 assessment findings that require immediate follow-up:.

A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving treatment with multiple antipsychotic medications and who suddenly became ill.

Findings include blood pressure changes, hyperpyrexia, and diaphoresis.

The nurse should recognize that which of the following adverse effects may be occurring?

A nurse is teaching a client who has bipolar disorder and a prescription for lithium to recognize the manifestations of toxicity.

Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?