A client diagnosed with schizophrenia, paranoid type, was admitted to the hospital, and haloperidol (Haldol) was begun. The nurse would assess for neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) if the client had a:
1. 30 mm Hg decrease in blood pressure reading
2. Respiratory rate of 24 respirations per minute
3. Temperature reading of 104 F
4. Pulse rate of 70 beats per minute
Question 2
A client taking fluphenazine (Prolixin) complains of dry mouth and blurred vision. What would the nurse assess as the likely cause of these symptoms?
1. Decreased dopamine at receptor sites
2. Blockade of histamine
3. Cholinergic blockade
4. Adrenergic blocking
A nurse shows empathy to a client.
The nurse uses a noninvasive bladder ultrasound to measure the client’s bladder volume.
Use a step stool to help an infirm client get on and off the table.
Using small, circular strokes, exfoliate the client’s neck and back.
Client files are kept in alphabetical order in locked file cabinets.
Chylomicron Chylomicrons are one type of lipoprotein