Author Question: A client is diagnosed with schizophrenia spectrum disorder. A physician orders haloperidol (Haldol) ... (Read 66 times)

imowrer · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A client is diagnosed with schizophrenia spectrum disorder. A physician orders haloperidol (Haldol) 50 mg bid, benztropine (Cogentin) 1 mg prn, and zolpidem (Ambien) 10 mg HS.

Which client behavior would warrant the nurse to administer benztropine? 1. Tactile hallucinations
2. Tardive dyskinesia
3. Restlessness and muscle rigidity
4. Reports of hearing disturbing voices

Question 2

During lunch in the cafeteria, two nurses are overheard talking about their clients. One nurse states that her client actually has a warrant for his arrest waiting after he is discharged from the mental health facility. This an example of

1. assault.
2. oral defamation.
3. false imprisonment.
4. a breach of confidentiality.

cpetit11 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: The symptom of tactile hallucinations and reports of hearing disturbing voices would be addressed by an antipsychotic medication such as haloperidol. Tardive dyskinesia, a potentially irreversible condition, would warrant the discontinuation of an antipsychotic medication such as haloperidol. An anticholinergic medication such as benztropine would be used to treat the extrapyramidal symptoms of restlessness and muscle rigidity.

Answer to Question 2

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Discussing a client with noninvolved people is a breach of confidentiality.